When I first joined the company several years ago, the culture, values, and emphasis on employee care were aspects I was genuinely proud of. Unfortunately, over time the organization has shifted toward a more typical corporate environment where those earlier values feel significantly diminished.
Project management has become a major concern. Many projects appear to be poorly organized, creating unnecessary stress and inefficiencies. While the company publicly states that crunch time is not part of its culture, extended working hours still occur and there is no additional compensation for that time.
A significant portion of the company’s annual revenue comes from one of its flagship titles, yet there appears to be limited recognition or appreciation directed toward the teams responsible for maintaining and developing it.
Compensation is another challenge. Salaries appear to be well below market rates for comparable roles in the industry. Attempts to discuss salary adjustments can be difficult, as the process often involves being redirected between management, HR, and production without clear opportunities to present a case for review. At the same time, the current state of the industry has made it extremely difficult for people to find new opportunities elsewhere, which creates the impression that the company is comfortable maintaining below-market compensation because employees have limited options in the short term.
Work-from-home flexibility has also changed considerably. After several years in which remote work was encouraged and communicated as a long-term option, the policy shifted to require in-office attendance. The requirements have increased over time, moving from limited in-office days to a fixed schedule. These changes have been frustrating for employees who planned their work-life balance around earlier commitments.
Employee feedback surveys are frequently distributed when new policies are introduced, but the results rarely translate into meaningful changes beyond general acknowledgments that concerns have been heard.
Overall, Behaviour today feels very different from what it was several years ago. It is disappointing because the company once stood out for its culture and values.
