Workplace culture and employee reviews drive modern recruitment and retention

Job seekers are increasingly prioritizing company culture and employee feedback over traditional factors like salary and benefits. According to Anna Kevorkyan, CEO of JenFirmy.cz, candidates now use reviews from current and former employees to verify the actual atmosphere, management style, and fairness of a company before even submitting a CV.

Parallel to the demand for transparency, workplace toxicity remains a significant organizational challenge. Experts note that toxic behavior—such as manipulation or credit-taking—often persists when management prioritizes high-performing individuals over healthy social dynamics. Research published in the National Library of Medicine suggests that the risk of workplace bullying is closely linked to how an organization manages its people and handles problematic situations.