Pros
Benefits: The open leave policy, hybrid working, 5% pension contribution and comprehensive medical cover are strong positives that support work-life balance and staff wellbeing. This keeps many of the staff. Type of work: Projects can be creative, high-profile, and a valuable addition to your CV. Colleagues: Most team members and associates are friendly, collaborative, and supportive, which makes day-to-day work enjoyable.
Cons
Career progression: Development opportunities are limited, as employees are often kept in roles aligned to their existing strengths rather than encouraged to broaden their skills. Progression meetings are infrequent and rarely actioned, and with junior staff leaving, the structure has become more top-heavy, reducing advancement opportunities. Leadership & transparency: Communication between senior management and the wider team needs to be more transparent, and feedback processes don’t lead to visible changes. Pay: Salary growth has signifcantly declined, with cost-of-living increase nominal over recent years. Compared to similar firms in Nottingham, pay now appears below market rates. Culture: A pay cut in 2024 affected morale, the overall atmosphere could benefit from more recognition and rewards for staff contributions.