Pros
Talented, mission-driven colleagues who genuinely want to make a difference Strong brand and bold ambitions Opportunity to take on responsibility, if you’re willing to go above and beyond with little support and no recompense or recognition
Cons
Leadership is fixated on growth and cost optimisation, often at the direct expense of employee wellbeing and long-term sustainability Chronic underinvestment in people – no structured development, outdated salary bands, and minimal progression support Internal promotion focus is just deckchair shuffling – designed to save money rather than meaningfully invest in leadership or skills Long-serving, high-performing staff are being quietly underpaid while equivalent external roles are advertised at much higher rates Company talks a big game about "opportunities" but avoids facing into the harder, structural issues – pay parity, workload balance, and genuine career progression Budget priorities make it clear: always money for M&A, rebrands, and new tools – but not for people Culture of "do more with less" is the norm – with increasing attrition and declining morale