Pros
Some very committed people with good knowledge and work ethic to adapt and find solutions. The roots foundation is a brilliant initiative. A healthy annual bonus being the main and only real benefit to note. A business that should have limitless potential in every aspect, but.....
Cons
A lack of leadership across the entire group, zero empowering of people to do the jobs they are paid to do, micromanagement the norm Waning culture - A disgruntled workforce on the whole with the direction things are going in, people engagement has stopped altogether with business communication as poor as I've experienced in my career. Poor strategic planning - As a result of several acquisitions the business is now 'in bed' with Deloitte, every penny being scrutinised, resulting in people not having the tools available to perform their roles. Outdated, archaic infrastructure, with serious investment required across most business areas to streamline/fix/build for the future. Flexibility - I appreciate and respect the decision that people are required to be in an office 5 days a week, but the 1980's 'you must do 8:30am - 5:30pm' is an astonishing approach to any 'we offer work life balance' message in 2024.