Too much politics, less good, more bad experiences - Anonymous employee BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
Jan 3, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You have to leave your comfort zone and it helps to develop fast. The environment is ideal for extrovert people, not the best for introverts. No micromanagement. Employees can work independently. Friendly environment. Culture is generally open and colleagues are supportive.

Cons

Good performance is not/rarely rewarded. If you perform well you will get more work or more responsibility, recognition is a very long term thing at BlackRock. Bonus system and promotion process' criteria are not clear (too flexible to give the opportunity to make subjective decisions). Too much politics. Career progression mainly depends on how good you are at politics, doesnt really depends on your performance. Creating even short term plans is undervalued. Management provides not clear plans, there are a lot of open questions or essential guidance is missing when a new project/initiative starts.

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BlackRock Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoy your working environment and colleagues. We strive to reward our employees fairly for their contributions and give opportunities to share in our firm’s growth and success. If you feel your compensation does not measure up to your performance and responsibilities, we encourage you to speak to your manager or HR.

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