A good, stable bank with great opportunities for career diversity - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

3.0
14 Nov 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Diverse organisation with opportunities for growth in multiple functions and industries Global reach and presence Bank is independent of government financing

Cons

Too many re-structures and leadership changes in the 2010-2011 period - therefore a lot of initiatives lack continuity and momentum

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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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