Make your own opportunities, but beware the constant change in priorities - Global Markets HSBC Employee Review

3.0
Apr 20, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

HSBC is so large and global, one can always find something interesting to do, and if not, it should be possible to build out your own opportunity. If you find an exploited pocket, go for it. Just know that it's unlikely that your efforts will gain you any status in the long run.

Cons

The company lacks a strategy, except to "survive". This means means low risk appetite, poor internal investment, and conservatism & lack of drive. Management flits from plan to plan, leaving those under them to suffer consequences of constant turmoil. Employees should not expect any return (monetary or appreciation or otherwise) for their efforts.

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Cons

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