Functional staff - Anonymous employee BAE Systems Employee Review

4.0
Apr 17, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Masses of information, easilly accessible and well thought out Very friendly staff No hierarchy Management choose to sit with the business so they are visible Free fruit and kit kats! Great team spirit and socials Collaborate working Genuinely care about the employees and their preferences for work Recruit very talented and bright people Good work/life balance Interesting and varied work Good opportunities Very flexible and family friendly

Cons

Bonuses are low - but base salaries are fine; pension contribution could be slightly better.

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4.0
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Cons

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