Pros
- Competitive pay, though it varies by role and department.
- Generous holiday allowance in the UK: 30+ days plus bank holidays, including additional holidays during Christmas and for mental health.
- Mostly supportive and collaborative colleagues.
- Flexible working hours, though they have become less so over time.
Cons
- No clear strategy at the top, which means no meaningful plan for departments and chaotic work patterns for teams and individuals.
- Focused on short-term profits with no real vision for the future.
- Little to no investment in employee learning and development—it's all about profit.
- Heavy dependence on the parent company, so you often have to deal with them for things like IT and payroll.
- Profit always comes before employees, and it shows in every decision.
- Good computer equipment, but the systems and processes are outdated, even older than the company itself.
- "Hire and fire" approach creates a toxic environment among colleagues.
- Company strategy and announcements often contradict their actions, making it feel like two different groups are running the place.
- Overall, there's a lack of trust in upper management; every decision is viewed with suspicion.