Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has been working with BetterUp, a US-based mental health company, since 2021 as their chief impact officer.
His role involves guiding the company’s social mission and advocating for mental fitness. But what’s really going on behind the scenes?
Employees Speak Out Against “Psychologically Unsafe” Workplace
Reviews on Glassdoor, a platform where employees can rate and review their employers, reveal a different story.
Many current and former employees have spoken out against the company, calling it a “psychologically unsafe place to work” where “everyone is uncomfortable and living in fear”. One reviewer even branded the company a “toxic train wreck”.
Leadership Criticized for Favoritism and Lack of Moral Compass
The company’s leadership has been accused of being an “elitist club” with no moral compass and lacking self-awareness. One reviewer claimed that certain employees are given special treatment, allowing them to bypass company processes and take on multiple VP roles without qualification. Others have reported that these favored employees can escalate concerns directly to the founders via text, and are never at risk of being laid off.
Employees Describe “Literal Circus” Atmosphere
One former employee described the company as a “literal circus”, with executive leadership detached from the rest of the team. They claimed that the company’s strategy is constantly shifting, and team functions are frequently shuffled around. Is this the kind of company that Prince Harry wants to be associated with?