NBK Reviews

Pros

1. The IT Infrastructre at NBK has currently been overhauled, an opportunity for IT support personnel (Infrastructure, Server Support, Network Analyst) to gain first hand experience on the latest technology
2. Good place to try new technologies
3. HR is very supportive for Government/adminstrative work, a big help for expatriates
4. Good overall package (Sal+Benefits) for Middle Management (Grade 12 or higher)
5. Financially very sound, Salaries always on Time

Cons

1. Very slow in decision making process
2. Overall environment in the bank is very conservative, as a result is very slow in adopting process changes.
3. Salary structure
4. Lack of career path, in all probablity a expatriate worker especially Asian is likely to get stuck in the same portfolio for pretty long time.

Advice to Senior Management

1. With changing workforce, there should be a clear careerpath defined and oppotunity to move between departments
2. Performance Appraisal needs to be overhauled to make it more transperant.
3. There should be more oportunities to communicate with Senior Management

Pros

Prestige of working under the umbrella of the biggest and most respected financial institution in Kuwait, high caliber employees, excellent offices

Cons

Small deal flow, entrepreneurial initiative held back by bureaucracy and conservativeness of old-school banking mentality, too many employees, unclear long-term strategy

Advice to Senior Management

Make reviews, compensation, and promotion more fair and transparent. Clearly communicate the long-term strategy and outlook throughout the ranks of the company.

Pros

Easy work hours, good place to learn skills in a short time

Cons

Bad salaries, discriminate based on nationality, bad management

Advice to Senior Management

Find a way to overcome your racism & discrimination. Also try to develop a less hierarchical relationship with employees.