I worked at Bolt from August 2019. Probably the worst experiences of my life, the micro management and racial undertones used by senior management and TLs was shocking. If you dare to differ with them you are shown the door simply because many South Africans are unemployed and in need of a job. Lilia, Jasmien and Leo will be the down fall of that office.

The minute you speak out about the amount of anxiety that is caused by the hostile culture and your dissatisfaction with the conduct from a particular person in power; mark my words: you will be let go like it ain’t thing.

Lodged an official complaint. It was not taken seriously by HR and head of CS. The CEO Marcus should have this investigated and resolved. Bolt was the best place to work and then Lilia happened. Her solution for everything that she did not agree with was firing people. That is not how to lead.

I was let go for trying to embody their own culture and because certian people had an issue with my very good work ethic-u know wat I mean..and its been a thing that if any manager doesn't like you-u will go..the nepotism there is on another level-i was let go with out reason too...theyll probably just brush off this petition as"disgruntled employees"

I firmly believe that most of us that were let go back in February of this year; were dismissed because we asked important questions relating to the way things are done/handled and trust me when I say, every SINGLE INDIVIDUAL that dared to voice out their concerns was chucked out the door. Imagine spending your transport money only to get to work to be let go on the spot without prior notice? Bolt hurt me to the core! I never expected to be let go in that manner. ‘Stay Woke’ = Be silent and suffer in your silence! That’s what it is. The ‘No Corporate Bulls**t‘ storyline they having going on? Where? Corporate Bulls**t is at the core of the SA office!

When I got hired, I had hope. I thought “finally a company that cares about its employees”. That ended after my induction after 2 months. No-one knows what’s going on in the SA office. I’ve had 6 different team leaders in the 12months that I’ve been there. Two of the Zimbabweans I trained because team leaders after 2months of being there. Can you imagine how demotivating that is? Please do right by contract workers who actually put in the work and hire them permanently! SA is the only market where one is bound by fixed contracts. All other markets have full time employment contracts!!

Was unfairly dismissed by Leo with no explanations whatsoever.

Zimbabweans employ and promote each other. Every third person is from Zimbabwe. Most south South Africans are temporary, with recurring contracts that are signed quarterly. We train newly employed Zimbabweans and they become our team leaders within 4 months. We have no one to vent to within the company because most managers are Zimbabweans. Most permanent staff are related, of the same tribe or know each other from way back. They hold meetings asking people to speak up and if you do, you get fired.