Pros
There are still teams and individuals at TomTom who are highly collaborative, supportive, and enjoyable to work with. In the right environment, it is possible to experience trust, openness, and psychological safety. However, this depends strongly on the specific team and local leadership, and experiences can vary significantly across the organization. Being in the “right place” makes a meaningful difference to how sustainable and positive the day-to-day work feels.
Kontras
Since an influx of leadership and senior hires from Amazon, the culture at TomTom has shifted noticeably. Ways of working that previously emphasized collaboration, sustainability, and long-term thinking have increasingly been replaced by a high-pressure, performance-at-all-costs mindset. Expectations around delivery and accountability now often feel framed as “make it or break it,” creating a work environment where urgency frequently outweighs reflection, psychological safety, and balance. For many employees, this has transformed day-to-day work into something that feels closer to a constant survival mode than a healthy, productive culture.
