Poor leadership and culture - Digital Analyst Socitm Advisory Employee Review

Great immediate team and flexibility

Low pay compared to other standard and even lower positions with only a yearly chance at a pay rise, and bribes to make you stay, not wanting to offer competitive salary to keep staff. Taking advantage of you wanting to do higher level/challenging tasks without promotions then expecting it is still done. Role was not defined so they tried to get away with it, everyone in the team had the same job title but were at significantly different skill/task levels. Seems to always be making changes to exec, managers and staff with a high turnover. Random layoffs when they weren't needed, caused by issues in other departments but everyone had to "feel the pain" causing team breakups and heavy workload. Promotions are promised then never come to fruition. Internal positions not advertised, roles given to friends from outside and new staff hired rather than hiring those worthy of the promotion and role. Benefits were mediocre at best and rarely worked well, BIK tax was messed up and now still paying for it. Company still seems immature and has a long way to grow. A shame to leave as really enjoyed the job and team at the time, shame about the company management.

Ability to work to your own rhythm and you are trusted

Lots of changes but now has a good strategy in place