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Oldcastle APG

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Leadership Behavior and Office Politics Toxic to the Point of Comedy - Marketing Director Oldcastle APG Employee Review

2.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible enough, small and disorganized enough that they can't come down on you too hard for small stuff. Would be a decent work life balance if you didn't end up with emotional issues and anxiety spikes from essentially experiencing narc/DARVO tactics, just in a corporate group setting.

Cons

The things that leader(s) here are seemingly able to get away with in the name of leadership, the way that they talk to people and the general culture of favoritism and corporate gaslighting/punitive treatment to those who question the tactics being used here is like something out of a movie. I would caution anyone who wants their nervous system to remain intact to refrain from accepting a role here. If you do well in mean girl groups and by blindly following ruthless authoritarian politics, then go ahead and consider- you might thrive. Regardless of all that... no real room for growth/ No career mobility unless you move divisions. No "careers" here at all, at least not in marketing. if you want a paycheck and mind games, go ahead.

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2.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Possible room to grow. AP director is professional and pleasant.

Cons

Oldcastle APG is experiencing significant growth, but its operational infrastructure does not appear to be keeping pace with the increasing workload. The Accounts Payable department handles a high volume of invoices and emails without the support of a modern ERP system, resulting in extensive manual data entry. Employees are expected to process approximately 80–100 invoices daily while also managing multiple shared email inboxes that can generate hundreds of emails each day. Training is minimal, with new employees receiving only a brief onboarding period (2 days) before being expected to independently manage complex responsibilities. This can create a challenging learning environment and increase the likelihood of errors and employee frustration. Management within the AP department could benefit from stronger organizational practices, more consistent communication, with less aggression, showing respect towards others and a greater focus on employee development. Some employees may feel that concerns are not always addressed constructively, and there can be a perception of favoritism in decision-making. The work environment is demanding, with long hours often expected to meet workload requirements. While the company offers opportunities to gain experience in a fast-paced setting, improvements in systems, training, management practices, and workload distribution would likely enhance employee satisfaction and overall operational efficiency.

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