Has potential, but gets sidetracked with politics too easily. Senior Management is the main problem. - Analyst Pearson Employee Review

3.0
Aug 18, 2010
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Pros

Flexibility in working arrangements. Good location with great transport links nearby with local pubs and restaurants. Colleagues are generally well-qualified and good people, friendly. Work/life balance is also good.

Cons

Promotion and appointment decisions seem to be made based purely on politics and who you know rather than ability or experience. The level of politics is the highest of anywhere I've worked. The blame culture in particular is incredibly damaging, with a shoot first ask questions later approach.

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Cons

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