Herbert S

Toxic Workplace Environment

I have had the opportunity to work at Kerridge Commercial Systems and unfortunately, my experience has been one marked by several concerning practices that I feel need to be highlighted. 1. Geographic **************: One of the most disappointing aspects of working at Kerridge is the company's clear distinction in salaries based on location. Employees based in Johannesburg, where salaries are typically higher, are compensated more compared to those in Cape Town, where the cost of living, especially in terms of housing, is often higher. While some geographical salary differentiation can be expected, the extent to which this is done seems excessively disproportionate. 2. Salary Confidentiality Policy: Kerridge’s company policy that prohibits employees from discussing their salaries is not only concerning but is also in direct violation of laws meant to protect against **************. The company justifies this policy by claiming it is necessary to protect employees' mental health, yet this seems more like fearmongering to avoid transparency. The lack of open communication about salaries perpetuates inequality and contributes to a toxic workplace environment. 3. Salary Increases Below Inflation: On top of the salary discrepancies, salary increases are consistently below inflation, meaning that over time, employees experience a steady decline in their purchasing power and quality of life. To make matters worse, directors have often implemented measures that further reduce these increases, causing significant financial strain for employees. Overall, my time at Kerridge Commercial Systems was marked by disappointment in how employees are treated, with clear policies that exacerbate inequality and fear. The lack of transparency, compounded by below-inflation salary increases, leads to diminished work experience and a poor quality of life for many employees.