Lots of rules. Simple work requires lots of approvals. - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

2.0
Oct 16, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

stability of job , very big institution with very diverse teams and business

Cons

Thoroughly inefficient. They dont have a flat structure as they boast. Lots of politics... Decisions are always taken by top tier. importance to persons interest is never given

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4.0
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Pros

Good work-life balance and learning

Cons

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