Best in class for office politics - Senior Trader PEAK6 Employee Review

1.0
Sep 11, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Day to day, people are outwardly pleasant.

Cons

Upper management is awful, constantly looking out for their pocket to the detriment of employees. In good years you will get the minimum to keep you happy. In bad years they will act like they are doing you a favor allowing you to walk through the doors. Countless nonsensical decisions including arbitrarily starting and stopping new strategies, constant team reshuffling, and fully subjective compensation. Terrible packages when compared to firms ownership thinks they are competing against. So much sucking up, back stabbing, and resulting dead weight you would think it was banking.

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PEAK6 Response
2y
We take these issues seriously, and it’s important for us to address your concerns to improve our workplace. While we encourage you to speak with your direct manager regarding your compensation, if you feel that you are not being heard, please reach out directly to our HR team, as it is important that our employees feel they are compensated fairly. We are ambitious in achieving our goals and will make sure that we are better at communicating our strategic direction, as a well-planned strategy is essential for our long-term success. We also believe a healthy work environment is built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. We do not condone any behavior that goes against these principles. Our HR department is always available to address any concerns related to workplace behavior or culture. Your feedback is essential for us to make improvements and create a more positive and productive work environment. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, and we appreciate your candid review as it helps us move in that direction. Feel free to continue the conversation at HR@PEAK6.com. -CapMan People Team

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