A so-called “Best Place to Work” three years in a row -- Really? - Vice President Jefferies Employee Review

1.0
Jul 4, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They like to hire people from top firms. So it is easy to negotiate for a large salary hike when you join. But don’t expect too much afterward. Working hours are decent.

Cons

The cash bonus clawback policy was supposed to apply to all, but some seniors get away with that, and leaving the lower level employees have to pay back when they leave. If you leave, you will have to pay back your last years bonus! Your direct manager reviews your emails, Bloomberg chats, and internal chat system every week. They like to outsource a lot of functions (not just those typical ones that are widely known). You won’t be surprised if one day they tell you that you will continue to do what you do, but no longer their employees.

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Cons

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Cons

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