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Updated Jan 18, 2022
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Simon Rogerson
146 Ratings
Pros
"Octopus really is about the 'People' and if I could work for them again in the future, I would" (in 38 reviews)
"Great flexible working policies" (in 13 reviews)
Cons
"Only interested in raising capital (& Octopus Energy) rather than actually hitting return targets and doing their best for investors" (in 31 reviews)
"Long hours and confusing structure" (in 10 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Freedom Flexibility Scope for promotion into different areas of the business
Cons
Could pay slightly more to align them with other Investment companies.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Super Culture - loved my time
Cons
Nothing significant - best employer I had
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Varied work, mid level staff empowered, good employee beneifts
Cons
Occasional disconnect between senior staff and junior staff.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
- full wellness programme to support both health and lifestyle -option of shared parental leave
Cons
- recognition isn’t given for all levels - same people being praised continually
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Nice people, Friendly atmosphere, non stressful environment
Cons
Lousy pay, no bonuses, office needs redo
Hi. Thanks for your review. Are you sure you got the right Octopus? Just wondering as we don't have offices in Tel-Aviv.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Company is very successful and the experience is great for your CV
Cons
Volume of work is too large, very difficult to concentrate on value added activities as constantly picking up extra work.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
A lot of responsibility, a lot of opportunity to learn
Cons
High pressure, insufficient resources and therefore long hours and high stress
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
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Fantastic training Great rewards Dealt with problems well when they arose Ethical business with good team of competent individuals Fantastic client relations/sales support Not afraid to try new things Octopus Springboard is an exception concept that is actively encouraged. Very inspiring founders
Cons
Middle management can be quite political Basic rate pay is below market rate and very slow to increase basic salary - Total package for high performers is very strong however
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Flexible schedule, great work life balance, very aware and active regarding our environmental impact
Cons
Not the best salaries compared to top payers
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Flexible hours after a year of working
Cons
Not high tech place feeling like old school company
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