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      HSBC reviews

      3.8

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (28,269 total reviews)
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      Georges Elhedery

      68% approve of CEO

      66% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      HSBC has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 28,269 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HSBC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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      28K reviews
      2.0
      Jan 25, 2012

      Sometimes Good, Sometimes Not....

      Human resources manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      great office environment good benefits (kind of) innovative thinkers well respected global brand marketable to future employers efforts towards global programs

      Cons

      awful management in HR poor communication lack of transparency bad, not actually awful on boarding experience poor pay no recognition for delivery of work expected to work incredibly long hours old boys (and girls) club - not welcoming to new people HSBC is an amazing brand, and externally it is seen as an amazing place to have on your resume, unfortunately in my experience is was entirely the opposite, the worst place I have ever worked for nearly every reason imaginable. The only plus is that there are some amazing people there, skilled, talented, and professional but sadly they aren't words i'd use for any of the management staff in the HR team.

      1.0
      Oct 22, 2011

      No growth

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay at market Good vacation days Modern building

      Cons

      Mettawa location is inconvenient Most managers are dishonest, lack integrity and sell out employees to keep their jobs Put worst people in charge of the good people as an inexpensive attrition strategy Too many management layers in US despite US suggests delayering Continuous outsourcing to low cost centers Overwork due to people left and no backfill policy Main businesses are sold or run down, meaning no growth and job opportunities US market is not in the plan of the UK business expansion, but contraction

      3.0
      Apr 20, 2011

      Make your own opportunities, but beware the constant change in priorities

      Global markets
      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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