Signify Research Reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

Steve Holloway

Not enough data to show CEO approval

45% positive business outlook

Signify Research has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Signify Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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15 reviews
1.0
Jan 8, 2025
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Pros

No pros to add. This firm needs to looks inside and see why so many people leave within the first year

Cons

Unsupportive colleagues A lot of unpaid extra work Loud tone by managers if juniors make a mistake

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Signify Research Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience, particularly regarding support from colleagues and the work environment. We understand how important it is for all employees to feel supported, both by their peers and management. We take concerns about workload, tone of communication, and overall workplace culture seriously and regularly review and implement change to ensure we continue to provide a positive and respectful environment for everyone. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it as an opportunity to improve and ensure that all team members feel valued and encouraged. We wish you the best in your future endeavours. Some recent feedback from current team members, taken during our 2024/25 staff survey: Of a recent staff survey 22/29 staff members said they felt supported and empowered by leaders and managers within the business. "I appreciate the priority given to work-life balance, which is a big contributor to job satisfaction". "I feel very supported in regards to my health and wellbeing". "Great culture, colleagues, and working environment (flexibility). Built brand as best in class and respected by the industry."
3.0
Dec 12, 2024
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Pros

Pros: - People are generally welcoming, most people are outgoing and very accommodating - Senior management have a wealth of experience and are very keen to help you learn - Good opportunities to interact with some large multinational companies and build relationships with C suite executives - Travel opportunities are present both domestically and internationally, however the latter was not an option afforded to me.

Cons

- Analysts expected to write reports, create content marketing, generate new business and sales and manage databases all in a single role. In essence, you will definitely do more work than what is advertised - Oftentimes, middle management suffers from poor structure. I often felt micromanaged, reprimanded for seemingly insignificant things and even denied opportunities in some cases for no apparent reason. Such micromanagement was off-putting, with comments implying that I was unable to carry out my role properly. - While senior management have been fantastic in setting expectations from the role, middle managers often over-emphasised the importance, and thus pressure of the role. - For a company that prides itself on its flexible working policy, such privilege was not afforded to me (again for no apparent reason) and was only granted after I pushed back on it - As a graduate, the role becomes boring quickly, especially as you are expected to write reports on markets that rarely change. Having heard senior members describe the core business model of Signify Research as ‘reproducing the same content year on year’, I was actively discouraged from engaging with the role and don’t think there is scope to learn or develop a career as a result. - Career progression is almost non existent. After spending over a year in the role, I was not moved up the internal role bands at all and was told that a progression to the position above mine would be unlikely even after 3-5 years in the role.

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Signify Research Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience at Signify Research did not meet your expectations, and we regret that you felt unsupported in certain areas of your role. We take your concerns about workload, micromanagement, career progression, and flexibility very seriously. We strive to create a fair and empowering environment for our staff, and we will be taking your comments into account to improve our management practices and role expectations. Regarding career progression, we understand how important it is for employees to feel that there are opportunities for growth, and regularly review our approach to career development to ensure clearer pathways for advancement. We also regret that you felt your experience with flexibility was inconsistent, as we truly aim to provide a supportive work-life balance for all team members. Our recent employee survey (results below) demonstrates that almost all of our employees see our working policies as highly flexible. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Your feedback is valuable, and we will be using it to drive improvements for our team. Some recent feedback from current team members, taken during a staff survey: Of a recent staff survey 22 /28 staff members said they felt supported and empowered by leaders and managers within the business In a recent survey 25/29 members of staff said that they felt that the remote/hybrid policy works for them as individuals. "I appreciate the priority given to work-life balance, which is a big contributor to job satisfaction".
1.0
Aug 16, 2024
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Pros

- colleagues were generally kind and welcoming

Cons

- Middle management never set any clear expectations and had a rather poor management style. - The job description and the role varied significantly. - I would never recommend this company to anyone. - There is no flexibility in working hours for junior employees, while senior employees seem to enjoy all the benefits of flexible working. - Barely any training was provided for the role, and expectations were only set when things started to spiral downward

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Signify Research Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience at Signify Research did not meet your expectations. We take your concerns about management style, training, and role clarity seriously, and we are committed to ensuring that all employees receive the support and guidance they need to succeed. We understand the importance of clear expectations and effective training, and regularly review these areas to make improvements moving forward. In a recent staff survey, a current staff member commented on what they loved about their role: "Lots of things, providing the team with what they need and good training. Trips to build client relations and allowing analysts to become experts. The roles are engaging and a wonderful opportunity". Regarding the flexibility in working hours, we strive to create a fair and equitable environment for all employees, and we will be addressing your feedback to ensure consistency across teams. A recent staff survey highlighted the following from an existing staff member: "I appreciate the flexibility of my role. The freedom to work remotely allows me to achieve a good work-life balance". We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we wish you the best in your future endeavours.
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