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Jes Staley
2,804 Ratings
Pros
"work life balance is maintained" (in 1110 reviews)
"Initiatives for flexible working arrangement and quick reaction to the current pandemic" (in 391 reviews)
Cons
"Long hours and the company is undergoing changes due to competition / pressure" (in 344 reviews)
"Senior management is moving roles to offshore in Barclaycardus" (in 213 reviews)
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Pros
The company supports work life balance.
Cons
The company is becoming performance oriented.
Pros
Supportive Management, Collaborative environment, Good work-life balance, Interesting projects
Cons
Can be more agile, less bureaucratic
"NA"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Barclays full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
work life balance, friendly environment
Cons
No Cons at all .
"Great Company for Working Mothers"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Barclays full-time for more than a year
Pros
Believes in work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements
Cons
Not very transparent in the promotion process
"Good work life balance"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Barclays full-time
Pros
Good work life balance allowed
Cons
Lack of hard core tech talent
"Ok to stay for a year or two"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Barclays full-time
Pros
work life balance is good in general.
Cons
Limited chance to enhance yourself.
"Great Place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Barclays full-time
Pros
1. Good work life balance 2. Managers are good and let you use many different technologies
Cons
1. Needs better immigration services 2. Needs to use more latest technologies
"Compliance"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Barclays full-time
Pros
Good work life balance and good people
Cons
none. Good place to work
"Great work life balance"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Barclays full-time
Pros
Good learning experience and work life balance
Cons
Can improve salaries and bonuses
Pros
benefits, work life balance, friendliness
Cons
salary, growth opportunities/ movement, technical help
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