Some Very Smart People. Very Much a Control and Compliance Culture. Low on Work Life balance - Senior Vice President Barclays Employee Review

4.0
Sep 8, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Great Brand. Robust Process. Strong on Risk and Governance. Responsibility given and then you are left to do it.

Cons

Zero tolerance for error and no elbow room to innovate and try out new ideas.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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