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Approve of CEO
Ciarán Devane
277 Ratings
Pros
"Great work life balance, great people, love the work challenges" (in 97 reviews)
"Stimulating and friendly working environment" (in 74 reviews)
Cons
"Low salary compared to the market" (in 36 reviews)
"Poor on benefits; poor work life balance in language centres; can be ruthless in industrial relations" (in 25 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Good company to work with."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at British Council full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good company to work with for freshers.
Cons
No cabs, free food,or bonus.
"Nice place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at British Council full-time for less than a year
Pros
Comfortable environment to work in
Cons
Located very far in noida
Pros
Everything is very pitch perfect
Cons
None to recall as such
"Great Company to work for"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at British Council full-time
Pros
Great work life balance, great people, love the work challenges
Cons
Nothing that comes to my mind as of now
- COVID-19
"Good"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at British Council full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good, Work culture is good, Opportunities are good
Cons
okay, no salary hike this year due to pandemic
"ljgk"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at British Council full-time
Pros
salary comes on time every month
Cons
there are management issue in the co.
"Pathetic and Dirty Politics"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at British Council full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
I didnt found any pros.
Cons
Doesn't value employees Hr team is good for nothing No work life balance No growth opp. Working on ancient systems and platform No apt staff and place
Continue reading"Senior executive"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at British Council full-time
Pros
Great learning opportunities,easy movement to different department
Cons
Favourism and low salary benefit
"Only good for experience people"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI have been working at British Council full-time for more than a year
Pros
working environment is good for young employees
Cons
does not care about employees
Continue reading"Great organization for learning and growth opportunities"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at British Council full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Growth Opportunities Win-Win Mindset Friendly and experienced staff with knowledge sharing attitude
Cons
Salary Some self saving mindset with a few people at different levels
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