Getting paid to work in a 1950s culture - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

1.0
10 Jun 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Salary, bonus, benefits. Canary Wharf location is great for those errands

Cons

Bullying culture that is not addressed. Traditional i.e. do not accept change or anyone different to someone that has "grown up" in Barclays. Its a man's world

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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