Hierarchical management in the Finance team creates a toxic micromanagement environment.The good thingsBeing able to work from home was good and learning new skills.
The challengesThe Finance environment based in Sydney can feel highly hierarchical. There is a sense of “leadership” versus “workers”, and that affects psychological safety, collaboration, and willingness to raise risks early. The hierarchical management within the Finance team allows for an environment of toxic micromanagement, which is perceived as the norm.
Decisions relating to role scope, resourcing, recognition, and project allocation are not clearly explained by the leadership, which has contributed to uncertainty and perceptions of inconsistency.