Pros
Back when Creativehub was thriving, it was a fantastic place to work. The environment really fostered growth and learning, whether you were fresh out of uni or a seasoned pro. It offered a platform to push your skills to the limit and develop new ones. Despite average pay, the global clientele provided ample opportunities to work on exciting projects. The team (back in the day) was more like a family, creating enduring bonds and producing remarkable work together. We often reminisce about the good times and the impactful projects we delivered.
Kontras
Unfortunately, Creativehub has seen a drastic decline in recent times, especially in 2024. The company suffered significant losses due to poor business decisions and financial mismanagement. What's worse than the decline itself is how it was handled. Starting the year with over 55 employees, by mid-2024, the team had dwindled to just 8. The neglect began when the founder relocated to the US, leaving the Sri Lankan operations in disarray and morale plummeting among the team there. Another critical misstep was the CEO appointing his wife (a former micro-biologist), to head HR, finance, and operations. While skills can be learned on the job and one's qualifications are secondary as is the startup norm, her more than undesirable attitude and massive ego issue left the functions she was in charge of in a very bad place. She consistently neglected basic responsibilities, citing her lack of HR background, even after months on the job. Team leads in the end had to step up to cover for her shortcomings, throwing in the extra hours to take up, handling recruitment and finances due to her inefficiency. What's more, invoices were not shared on time, hence payments were delayed, client relationships suffered, and basic employee needs were neglected, turning the workplace into what felt like a sweatshop. The layoffs were perhaps the most ghastly act. Nearly 20 dedicated team members were let go with just a 30-day notice, and left wondering about their future, some after years of loyal service. There was no compensation, which is legally required in such situations. Instead, the CEO requested permanent staff to resign voluntarily, masking the company's responsibility for the downturn. Creativehub's decline reflects severe leadership failures, miscalculated and rushed decision-making, neglect of operational basics, and a disregard for employee welfare, tarnishing its once-strong reputation as a hub of innovation and collaboration.