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Progressive Building Society

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They are all stuck in the 90s - Employee Progressive Building Society Employee Review

2.0
29 Jul 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Good bonus structure - Decent salary - Hybrid working - Monday to Friday, 9 to 5

Cons

- Don’t bother bringing up any ideas to improve things because they won’t listen - Nearly all the learning of the work is on the job, with either none or outdated training resource material - No process improvement model or team, once someone makes up a new process they just dump it on everyone without thinking of the consequences - No training team or training (specific to the job duties) when you start, you'll just shadow someone who is meant to be looking after you, who will leave you to go to a dozen meetings everyday - Other teams and the branch staff don't want to help you, they just want to get you off the phone, some can be very rude - No culture, they just think they can bring everyone into the office once a month, do a quiz and try to have a laugh for an hour, throw you a Mars bar and call that culture - At least one system you use will break or not work everyday - The equipment they provide/use is very outdated, they are still using desk phones in 2024 - They don't know how to support people with mental health issues, because they have the same robotic staff from the 90s, who are all stuck in their old ways, their thinking is - just because our current staff don’t bring up any issues like this, we don’t have to have the support there - They have a “anyone who upsets the apply cart is out” approach

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5.0
12 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I joined as a placement student and enjoyed it so much that I've continued working here part-time alongside my studies. The culture is genuinely welcoming and friendly. From day one, I felt supported and a valued member of the team, not just "the placement student." Communication is excellent across all levels, which made it easy to learn and contribute from the start. Management is approachable and understanding. They were particularly supportive of balancing work with my university commitments, which was really important to me personally, ensuring I recieved the highest class of qualification. The hybrid working approach offers great flexibility, and the office itself is excellent when you're in, the location makes commuting straightforward on office days. As someone who's experienced Progressive as both a placement student and part-time employee, I can say it's a fantastic environment to start your career. You're given real responsibility and treated as a valued team member.

Cons

Honestly can't think of any major cons from my experience. It's been a genuinely positive place to work.

1.0
18 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Staff lovely within the branches and very helpful

Cons

Staff frequently speak about one another rather than supporting each other. There is a lack of teamwork and assistance, and personal matters are widely discussed. Opportunities for progression appear limited unless you have a close relationship with management.

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