Toxic culture of people who play favorites; anti-woman - Senior Editor Bloomberg Employee Review

1.0
Jun 13, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Snacks, generous health benefits, 401k match is good

Cons

Bloomberg's best days as a high-growth tech firm are way behind it as clients continually look for ways to get rid of terminals; passive investing is getting more popular, eliminating the need for a high-priced terminal that often functions like a high-priced chat service; news department is beholden to big clients that quash stories; HR department is a joke -- constantly making mistakes; not friendly to women. Never worked with a pregnant woman, probably because family is forbidden.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Great company, in this role you have the chance to learn about the financial markets, the terminal, and also you get client exposure.

Cons

Not really cons, culture is great.

2.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great Office, Free Snacks and plenty of social events

Cons

Be prepared for a heavily politicised culture — it's pervasive and affects day-to-day working life significantly. The organisation suffers from clear in-group favouritism at the leadership level, where certain groups are visibly preferred for opportunities, recognition, and advancement. This creates an uneven playing field and quietly damages morale for those outside those circles. Leadership collaboration leaves a lot to be desired. In four years, I didn't experience a single structured team-building or bonding initiative — a telling sign of how little investment goes into people and team cohesion. Perhaps most concerning is the approach to compliance. Raising legitimate concerns or challenging existing practices is met with significant resistance from senior stakeholders, rather than genuine engagement. A culture where pushback replaces accountability is one worth approaching with caution.

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