Culturally lacking - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

2.0
Aug 2, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good locations for offices and staff benefits are pretty standard for the banking industry; most staff are competent and pleasant to work with.

Cons

Management are lacking in moral fibre - caring more about their own bonus than about their staff and the people around them. Minimal flexible working and offices and working practices are dated.

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Cons

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