New SPF culture (Simple Personal and Fair) - Anonymous employee Santander Employee Review

2.0
12 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great culture change for the bank, but many hurdles and internal management resistance / barriers to make it happen

Cons

Still old style managers in place with old rigid and not innovative culture / attitudes: extreme hierarchical views and attitudes, with cero acceptance to challenge, and with lack of respectful manners. There is no formal grievance processes in place to denounce unacceptable managerial behaviors. HR old school department takes positions on Management side leaving employees helpless and at their own stake.

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Of all the companies I have worked for, Santander has had the strongest training program. The training was comprehensive, well-structured, and especially valuable for employees who are new to the banking industry. Additionally, Santander's ONE software is by far the most intuitive and user friendly banking platform I have used, making it easy to learn and navigate while supporting efficient daily operations.

Cons

Like most retail banking roles, there is a strong sales component. With fewer customers visiting branches due to online banking and ATMs, much of the day is spent making outbound calls to existing clients, trying to set appointments, and push products and services. While I understand the importance of sales in the industry, I personally felt there was significant pressure to prioritize sales goals over relationship building and client service, which I was not comfortable with.

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