Not a company i would recommend, unless you have no other options - Software Engineer Arvato Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Had the opportunity to work on new technologies and some interesting projects which had an impact on an European scale.

Cons

Doesn't Recommend Negative Outlook Disapproves of CEO I have been working at Bertelsmann full-time (More than 3 years) Pros Had the opportunity to work on new technologies and some interesting projects which had an impact on an European scale. Cons the cons are far too many to even list: - the management is clueless, too short sighted and has no long term plan - too much political shenanigans and boot licking - no clear path for progress and the goals are mostly abstract - no training/workshops etc provided to help an individual reach those set paths/goals - pay well below the market level compared to the expected work and effort - no recognition of quality work and the effort put in to get projects over the line. - employees have absolutely no value in the company and the company truly lives by its "internal motto" : everyone is replaceable, be it an intern or someone who has worked for 10 years - no one works for the overall benefit of the group/company but only to meet their own selfish needs and career goals. those are some of the main cons though the list is endless to be honest.

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5.0
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Pros

Great team, growing company and development opportunities

Cons

Demanding clients with high standards

1.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company and good employees

Cons

This is one of the worst places I have ever worked. They do not care about their employees here; to them, you are just another number. They get upset when you use your sick days, even though they are a legal right, and then retaliate against you by punishing you when you return to work. And be careful about filing a complaint with Human Resources because they are two-faced. Instead of helping you, it often ends up backfiring on you. That is why no one feels comfortable going to them. This company does not appreciate or value its employees unless you have connections or favoritism. Management, starting from the top, has no clear direction. Everything constantly changes, even when it is not the best option, simply because someone higher up decided it. The environment feels outdated and authoritarian, like something from another era. There is a lot of hypocrisy, resentment, and abuse of power.

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