Look elsewhere for meritocracy... - Director BlackRock Employee Review

3.0
Jan 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Inspiring, brainiac workforce. Mostly nice, straightforward people until you get to the senior circle. The HR team does a great job trying to build and foster a strong culture of constant learning and development. Great benefits and a culture driven to best the last great accomplishment. Some genuine teamwork is encouraged w/i the product ecosystem which is good for the staff and good for the firm.

Cons

Senior management trots out the word meritocracy whenever they have a chance, but most staff quickly realize they'll never be in the "inner circle" and only promoted if personally favored by them. Favoritism is rampant and expected at the top.

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Pros

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