An incredibly unique company - Patent Formalities Officer de Banke Group Employee Review

5.0
24 Aug 2022
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Pros

- Small family-like team, who are all like-minded brilliant people. This contributes to the really friendly environment which makes coming to work a lovely place to be. - The whole teams ethos works on honesty – a great quality when it comes to helping each other achieve great work. - We all share a common goal, wanting to achieve something special by keeping our working standards high, to provide a fantastic service to our clients and working relationships within our network. - No one person is an island – everyone will try and help where possible if there is an issue, and the whole team pulls together when needed. - The office is situated in a wonderful countryside setting. - It can be very challenging work – this cannot be understated. Every person puts their all in, and it can be challenging for numerous reasons, volume of work, issues that arise where you are needed to find possible solutions either individually or as a team, out of the ordinary queries or spotting potential problems before they surface etc. With the right work ethic, this should feel challenging but exciting. Not all challenges are met with a great pay off at the end, but should still be felt as a very rewarding process – hard work also does not go unnoticed. - All areas of the company are self managed to an extent, where you will not be told what to do, or have set goals to achieve on a day to day basis. It is down to the individual to work off their own back, whilst communicating within the team. - No matter the role, each person has an opportunity to grow within the business which is very much supported by the CEO and team, whether that be through taking on more responsibilities, showing initiative, promotions etc. - The CEO is very present at work and works tirelessly everyday to improve the business. He has a very open and honest approach,. - Unreal food, including breakfast, lunches and snacks prepared by our highly qualified chefs, which includes a Michelin head chef. - Incredible parties and events organized by the CEO, put together to show a huge amount of appreciation for everyone’s hard work. This can include secret locations, huge surprises, awards for team members with insane prizes - to name a few elements that all team members have the huge pleasure of experiencing. - Unlimited holiday – self managed and if managed with care, is a huge benefit - Massively caring team and CEO – everyone has a kind ear and we all aim to look after one and other. - On site hair dressing services.

Cons

The below aren't necessarily cons if you enjoy a challenge. - Sometimes can feel quite pressurized due to the high quality of work and attention to detail needed on a daily basis. - Problems or projects could arise which would need to be resolved sometimes under short timescales and to a high standard. - If you do not like self-management, then there is no specific 'structure' to your day. - You may need to find potential problems and follow through to suggest/implement possible solutions. - There is no defined ‘tick box’ structure to training, or daily tasks. Training is provided and mapped out by the team on a case by case basis to ensure any individual learning any given process understands it thoroughly. - Working hours – if looking for a clock-in and clock-out type of roll with fixed hours then this is not for you. To accomplish great work as a team, sometimes it is needed to pull together or individually to work beyond a 'normal' working hours structure. - It can be difficult to switch off.

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5.0
29 Mar 2024
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Pros

I’ve worked at de Banke Group for 10+ years and the opportunities I’ve been able to own throughout this time have been limitless. I started my journey as a PA, however, 18 months later and after showing a keen interest, my role progressed to the core operations of IP Centrum and what a journey it has been, so far! I don’t see what I do as a ‘job’ but as work that I can pour my mind and heart into and it means something. I like doing things well, taking ownership and learning, and on top of that I’m surrounded by others that feel the same way too. For this I’m truly grateful that I have the pleasure of working for and with, such like-minded and caring people. This company isn’t for everyone, especially the fainthearted. It’s hard work that we do here but it’s because we’re trying to do the possible, when everyone else says that it’s impossible. I personally like that challenge and I thrive from it. Whist I’m doing the things I love, the company also offer great additions for us all too, such as (but not limited to): - Free on-site amazingly talented Chefs who make the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted! - Free Hairdressing services by the wonderful Jo (my locks have never been so well maintained) - Unlimited holiday policy - Free Chiropractic treatments I don’t see these as ‘perks’ but things that I’m thankful to have, as they help me to feel good and be fuelled while I’m doing some pretty intense work.

Cons

- Can be long hours. I personally don’t see this as a con (the hours fly by in my world). With this YOU have the power to improve it (for yourself and others). If you have a can do attitude and are motivated to do things efficiently, then like me this will not be a problem for you.

5.0
14 Oct 2019
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Pros

Great benefits (health plan, chiropractor, holiday, amazing healthy meals + snacks, hair salon, team events, etc). Great support in terms of work like balance. Great support in terms of job role / task completion with a pragmatic approach whilst still striving for excellence. Very informal / loose management structure, easily approachable and always open to hear new ideas, concerns and constructive criticism of existing processes. Extremely challenging and varied work, leading to immense job satisfaction. Projects are often started with a very loose idea of what the solution to the end goal is, which can give plenty of opportunity for creativity, to take ownership and to steer a project. Working at de Banke Group is extremely challenging. Some days can be long and stressful ... however ... if you are driven to produce your best work you can, can be honest with yourself and the rest of the team about where you are at, and have the gumption to pull through ... then this can be a great place to work and a great team to be a part of, producing some spectacular results.

Cons

Very informal / loose management structure can sometimes make it can feel like quite hard work to figuring out what the "right" thing to do is and how to get help during a project. Extremely challenging and varied work, leading to a fair amount of stress, sleepless nights and hair loss. Projects are often started with a very loose idea of what the solution to the end goal is, which can sometimes result in the feeling of constantly moving targets and lack of direction. Working at de Banke Group is extremely challenging. Some days can be long and stressful and at times it can feel like nothing you do is good enough.

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