Thapelo M

Bad Management and unprofessionalism

I am sharing this as a formal public review to raise serious concerns about what is happening at Hahn Collection under the leadership of manager Tebogo. Many employees are subjected to ongoing abuse and unprofessional behaviour. Tebogo frequently insults agents, makes comments about how poor they are, and tells staff that she is the one who pays them. She has even disclosed employees’ salaries in front of others, which is a clear violation of privacy and basic workplace ethics. There is a strong culture of ************. Employees are constantly threatened with losing their jobs, and it is widely believed that if Tebogo sees you as a “competitor,” she will make sure you leave the company. This has resulted in a very high staff turnover, with many people resigning specifically because of her behaviour. There are also serious concerns about favouritism and unfair treatment. Tebogo promoted her sister, Lerato, and advanced Lerato’s daughter, Kgopolang, from an agent role into an admin position. Kgopolang is excused from normal duties because she is a student, while other employees are not given the same consideration. Accounts are allegedly reassigned to Lerato to help her meet targets and qualify for incentives. Leave policies are also app**** unfairly. While most employees must strictly follow the rules, Lerato and Kgopolang are reportedly allowed to take leave even when they do not have available leave days. Even more concerning are allegations that Tebogo pressures employees to buy her clothes, gifts, or food in exchange for job security. She reportedly tells staff that “this is my company” and that no one can challenge her authority. There is also evidence that she has planned to have certain employees dismissed. This kind of behaviour is unacceptable in any professional environment. Hahn Collection’s reputation is being damaged because of this leadership. Many employees stay only because they have no other options, not because the workplace is fair or supportive. This review is a call for accountability. Management, particularly Graham, needs to take these concerns seriously. Complaints have reportedly been raised before, but no meaningful action has been taken.