Hopefully a better future ahead - Anonymous employee Experian Employee Review

2.0
Jul 7, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fairly competitive salaries for Nottingham area. Standard working hours. Large salaries for Experian's cosy middle management level. Good Location. Some decent and very hardworking people in the business still. FTSE 100 company which is mantaining a soild share price.

Cons

- Not many high-calibre individuals or recent graduates. - Middle management outnumbers junior staff by about 3:1 - Bonuses are quite poor; unless your Grade C/B or above. - Can be very unrewarding - constant focus on profits makes it quite a repetitive, one- dimensional working culture. -Some of the worst office politics you might have to encounter anywhere- pointless and mundane bickering are rife in some departments. - If you don't quite fit in, then it could be curtains pretty quickly. -Underneath the relaxed, casual atmosphere/dress code, lies quite a cut-throat corporate outlook from senior management. -Some employees have been at Experian for decades; fearing business change and new forthcoming regulations imposed from FCA. - Only one real competitive in the industry which makes for quite a tiresome business model.

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5.0
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Pros

Great work culture! Everyone is welcoming. I really like the work-life balance.

Cons

There are really no cons that I can think of.

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Experian Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you’ve felt welcomed and supported, and that work‑life balance has been a positive part of your role at Experian. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are happy to have you on the team.
1.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

The fact they had Remote work

Cons

In my experience, management lacked consistency, transparency, and empathy when addressing employee concerns. After dedicating nearly 16 years to the company, I felt my years of service and commitment were not meaningfully considered when employment decisions were made. I received my first disciplinary action in February 2026 related to FMLA reporting requirements. From my perspective, I was placed on a final corrective action without prior coaching or progressive discipline, which I found surprising after many years with the company. A few months later, I was terminated following a security-related incident while working remotely. I felt I was not given a meaningful opportunity to explain the circumstances before the decision was made, leaving me with the impression that the outcome had already been determined. I also experienced frustration when seeking guidance from Human Resources regarding bereavement policies. I did not feel my concerns were fully addressed or that I received clear explanations to help me understand the company’s position. Overall, I left feeling unsupported and believing that HR’s primary role was to protect the organization’s interests rather than advocate for employees. While every workplace must uphold policies and compliance standards, I believe there should also be room for fairness, open communication, and consideration of an employee’s long-standing dedication and overall performance. My experience left me feeling undervalued and, ultimately, discarded after nearly 16 years of loyal service.

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