Good colleagues, bad management - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

3.0
30 Aug 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation and benefits were superior to many other banks in the area.

Cons

It has become a very political and stressful environment where employees are rewarded less for working more in a bad work environment.

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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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