Don't reward good performance, unrealistic deadlines, high pressure with no rewards in terms of pay or promotion - Assistant Vice President Barclays Employee Review

1.0
11 Feb 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great team, nice people, flexible, though long hours

Cons

unfair performance review process, managers lack people's skills, don't care much about people. Promotion and firing process seems very random. a lot of stress and little reward.

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5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

no money, no increment, check

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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