Workplace reviews and discussion: 富華股份有限公司

Overall: Structurally, it is still a traditional small or medium-sized enterprise. Internal communication does not require routing official documents and the like, so cross-departmental work is relatively simple and easy to get done. In general, the company also follows the Labor Standards Act.

Colleague relations: Three members of the family business are the primary decision-makers. Of the two who are not the head, both are able to distinguish between public and private matters and deal with issues objectively. They are hands-on without being overly intrusive, making them fairly good bosses in the workplace.

General staff work in two locations: the office and the warehouse. Because the work is complex, everyone speaks directly and frankly. Although there are inevitably small groups of close colleagues, they do not create friction, and people generally get along harmoniously in a good atmosphere.

Other: The company represents/distributes many excellent-quality food ingredients. Through the company’s regular events, product testing and development, or employee purchase programs, those who are genuinely interested can gain a great deal of related knowledge and tasting experience.

After all, it is still a traditional small or medium-sized family business. Voluntary overtime cannot be claimed as overtime pay, and working at events can only be compensated with compensatory leave rather than overtime pay. The company also does not yet have a very comprehensive employee training or promotion evaluation system. Whether it is easy to get things done often depends on the middle-level department managers, and unfortunately the sales department is usually a major problem: you have to spend a lot of time communicating, and even then you may not get through to them.

Regarding the three family-business members mentioned in the advantages section, the one at the head often makes demands that are unreasonable and illogical. You cannot politely refuse on reasonable grounds, or you will be criticized for being overly self-centered. After decisions have been made by middle-level managers or the other two bosses, this person will then reappear to direct and interfere with frontline employees. They expect you to work independently while interfering at every turn; beforehand, they tell you to think for yourself, but if you do not follow their intentions while the work is in progress, they tell you not to be overly self-conscious. In short, regardless of the department, every employee subjected to this interference feels at a loss and does not know whether to follow the manager’s or the boss’s instructions. This person can be considered the company’s primary source of disorder.

For those browsing reviews before applying for an interview: if you are lucky enough to find that this boss has retired, Fu Hua is indeed a good company with development potential. If this person has not yet retired, try to keep a low profile and avoid contact with them as much as possible. Someone who cannot keep up with the times and cannot let go of the past, combined with the mindset of an exploitative boss and the personality of a stereotypical old-timer—do not be fooled by the amiable appearance.