Time for change - Sales FNZ Employee Review

1.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good London office ; used to have dedicated staff

Cons

The sociologist Diane Vaughan coined the term “normalization of deviance” to describe how, over time, a culture can become so used to dysfunctional that the abnormal becomes standard procedure. Basically, what that means is the exhaustion doesn’t come from the work itself. It comes from the endless invisible maneuvering required just to get through the day. You’ll notice it at FNZ when sending a standard email requires a 10-minute strategic review of who needs to be copied just to protect yourself. It’s when urgency is manufactured because leadership lacks planning, and your ability to absorb their chaos without complaining is suddenly praised as resilience. The truth is, a toxic culture rarely looks like constant screaming. It usually looks like a place where surviving the environment has quietly become the actual job. But , don’t take my word for it, here are some facts - biggest losses ever posted this year - biggest redundancies ever this year - second worst employee net promoter score ever this year - biggest employee turnover ever this year - employees are suing the company - clients are suing the company Talent is rushing to the exit … all that is left is overpaid senior managers

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
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Pros

FNZ has been an incredible company to work for and is being run by the best leadership team you could ask for. We’re experiencing a significant amount of growth and our executive staff is driving the organization to new heights. Over the last couple of years, the entire operating model has been optimized aligning all teams to the vision which has enabled collaboration and makes it enjoyable to go to work.

Cons

We need high performing employees that want to constantly push the needle forward. There’s still many employees that are skating on by…however, the new management team has done a great job filtering out the detractors.

2.0
Feb 17, 2026
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Pros

Fast-paced environment High visibility Supportive peers

Cons

My experience within the CEO Office at FNZ was, unfortunately, the most toxic professional environment I have encountered in my career. While the role offered visibility and proximity to senior leadership, the culture at the top was defined by fear, intimidation, and a profound lack of respect for support staff. Long hours were expected (including nights and weekends), but basic professionalism, appreciation, and empathy were often absent. Communication frequently involved raised voices, public criticism, and reactions disproportionate to the situation. Situations outside of anyone’s control were treated as personal failures. There was little psychological safety, and many employees were reluctant to speak up due to fear of retaliation or career consequences. What was most disappointing was not the workload — it was the tone and treatment. Hard work went unacknowledged. Loyalty was not reciprocated. Requests for reasonable discussion or negotiation were taken personally and met with swift, punitive responses. Several colleagues privately expressed similar concerns, but few felt safe voicing them openly. There are talented and hardworking people at FNZ, and the firm has significant potential. However, until leadership models respect, emotional intelligence, and accountability, turnover and morale challenges will likely persist.

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