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Stability and benefits overshadow poor leadership and pay - Anonymous employee Canadian Bank Note Employee Review

2.0
May 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are some positives to working here, especially if you're looking for stability and job security. The benefits are solid, and the day-to-day work itself can be straightforward and manageable when clear requirements and direction are actually provided.

Cons

The company struggles with leadership alignment and long-term vision. There often seems to be a lack of ownership and accountability across teams, which leads to confusion, shifting priorities, and inconsistent decision-making. Instead of addressing root issues, upper management frequently changes direction or restructures thinking, which creates a cycle of reactive problem-solving rather than meaningful progress. The lack of clear direction can become frustrating over time and often leads to burnout, as teams are expected to adapt constantly without proper planning or support. Compensation is also noticeably below market compared to similar roles elsewhere, and there is little clarity around career growth, advancement opportunities, or professional development. From a technology standpoint, the company feels significantly behind modern standards and is largely trying to play catch-up rather than innovate proactively. Overall, it can be a decent place for those prioritizing stability and benefits, but those looking for strong leadership, modern technology practices, competitive pay, or clear career progression may find it frustrating over time.

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5.0
Nov 27, 2021
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Pros

its in canada which is dope

Cons

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1.0
Jan 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I'll get back to you on this when I finally get out of this place.

Cons

A Trip Down the Yellow Brick Road (to Nowhere) If I were to describe the leadership culture here in Broadway terms, it’s a production of Wicked where the villains are running the show. The Decision-Makers: If They Only Had a Brain The folks steering the ship are driven by an overwhelming insecurity. They seem to fear any competent person with a shred of ambition. Many of those elevated into leadership roles lack real-world experience, arriving fresh off a three-day "training" session that serves as little more than a "CBN Kool-Aid" brainwashing station. This lack of integrity trickles down from the very top. Cultural highlights include: Zero Boundaries: Expecting availability at 10 PM on a Sunday, then dismissing your actual contributions during the week. The Memory Hole: Making written promises and then lying to your face days later, claiming those promises never existed. #Gaslighting The Oversight: No Courage Like the Cowardly Lion, those meant to provide oversight and accountability are completely toothless. On paper, they are supposed to supervise and course-correct, but they lack the backbone to take action. I’ve seen them draft and sign off on documents full of fabrications to protect the status quo. When push comes to shove, they are complicit in enabling a nightmare environment. Human Resources: No Heart It’s a cliché that "HR is not your friend," but this team takes it to a new level of coldness. Even when presented with documented harassment and discrimination—the kind of issues that invite expensive lawsuits—they do absolutely nothing to protect the individual. Instead, they flip the script and engage in illegal retaliation.

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