Bloated, inefficient, - Anonymous employee Experian Employee Review

2.0
Jun 29, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Large organisation with plenty of scope to move around in to different roles - if you are lucky. Decent benefits nothing brilliant. Good company pension scheme. A good company to move in to if you are coming in at senior management level.

Cons

Poor salaries compared to other organisations. Pay bands and gradings make little sense and are very political. Some managers seem to know nothing about the area and teams they are managing. Some employees have tunnel vision and can't see anything outside of the areas they are focused on. HR seem too be clueless at times and very cold. Far to many layers of management, too much politics and bureaucracy at the organisation so takes a millenium to get anything actually done. Far too behind competitors in terms of technology being used at the company and this will never change due to the fact people are reluctant to try new things and due to politics. If you come in from an aquisition chances are you could be stuck in a role you don't want and not see a decent pay rise for a considerable amount of time. Senior management completely out of touch with the rest of the organisation.

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5.0
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Pros

Great work culture! Everyone is welcoming. I really like the work-life balance.

Cons

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Experian Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you’ve felt welcomed and supported, and that work‑life balance has been a positive part of your role at Experian. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are happy to have you on the team.
1.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

The fact they had Remote work

Cons

In my experience, management lacked consistency, transparency, and empathy when addressing employee concerns. After dedicating nearly 16 years to the company, I felt my years of service and commitment were not meaningfully considered when employment decisions were made. I received my first disciplinary action in February 2026 related to FMLA reporting requirements. From my perspective, I was placed on a final corrective action without prior coaching or progressive discipline, which I found surprising after many years with the company. A few months later, I was terminated following a security-related incident while working remotely. I felt I was not given a meaningful opportunity to explain the circumstances before the decision was made, leaving me with the impression that the outcome had already been determined. I also experienced frustration when seeking guidance from Human Resources regarding bereavement policies. I did not feel my concerns were fully addressed or that I received clear explanations to help me understand the company’s position. Overall, I left feeling unsupported and believing that HR’s primary role was to protect the organization’s interests rather than advocate for employees. While every workplace must uphold policies and compliance standards, I believe there should also be room for fairness, open communication, and consideration of an employee’s long-standing dedication and overall performance. My experience left me feeling undervalued and, ultimately, discarded after nearly 16 years of loyal service.

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