Untrained is the way - Anonymous employee The Open University Employee Review

1.0
16 Dec 2015
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Pros

Now there is a question, ARE THERE ANY! Yes they give good holidays, oh dear I really cant think of any more.

Cons

To many to list. including management bullying. underhand tactics. The current interview system sees people promoted with no qualifications or training and it stays that way. Its a big case of if your face does not fit then you do not get anywhere. The harder you work the less respect you get and the more qualified you are the bigger the bin they go in. HR policies do not fit with current law and they will back anyone up that has manager in their title even if they are the biggest screw up known to man. Which is very strange considering the amount of law courses they offer. No so much a case of practice what you preach more a case of do what we please.

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Cons

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Cons

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