black and white turning red - Call Centre Representative first direct Employee Review

1.0
15 Sept 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

pay is ok when comparing to similar jobs

Cons

what used to be a unique company is no longer. Simply now a branch of HSBC. has been going steadily downhill for a while now, culminating in being forced back in to the office. We have been lied to multiple times, firstly when told we would not have to go back. and then reasons given for going back which hold no water at all. FD have demonstrated a complete lack of any empathy or compassion for their staff. many will never trust them again.

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4.0
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Pros

good benefits and culture, pay ok, you get support

Cons

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2.0
7 May 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The money is okay & aGood package, Starbucks on site.

Cons

Micromanagement around stats, call quality, absence, behaviours. Ridiculous amount of pressure to squeeze as much out of there from end staff as possible. Unclear, untruthful communication. Lack of engagement or adaptation to working from home as a business. Poor business model.. We're a telephone bank but push all customers online? Poor systems 🤔a digital bank proposition with a poor digital platform but a high expectation still exists to engage and push customers to self serve. Terrible and detrimental handling of staff with long term existing mental health issues - with total disregard for the equality act and protected Characteristics. Not following FCA guidelines in line with FIV customers causing risk and harm.

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