BMO Financial Group FAQ

Pros

Good benefit package and employee share purchase plan, stable job and good entry level job

Cons

Not any cons on my opinions

Pros

Great benefits including medical and dental

Cons

Not enough hours for tellers

Pros

Good benefits and pension plan

Cons

Old school mentality on having to be in the office at all times

Advice to Management

Allow non-essential groups to work remotely without having the pressure of going back into the office just to fill the seats.

Pros

Great insurance benefits (dental/med/psych with both paid sick leave and maternity/paternity leave) - beautiful location for a call center (Old Port Mtl if in Montreal) with a considerable amount of windows for a call center. A small gym on site. A fair bonus depending on the fiscal year's results and your performance. Very pro LGBT and women's rights - not super outdated in their mentality like many other FIs, I've heard.

Cons

Very slow, outdated technology and programs for a financial institution of this caliber. High turnover rate. Unfortunately in more than one department, management is very poor and does not help you achieve your goals or push you to move up within the bank. Discrimination and stigma surrounding sick leaves has been witnessed far too many times, all across the bank. Very long wait before the bank takes action on any employee complaints or concerns, despite there being several filed on the same issue. Often times a very juvenile work environment in the call center, at least. Said to be very 'highschoolish'.

Advice to Management

You can get better results from your employees by encouragement rather than intimidation. It is important to recognize your team and what each member contributes.

Pros

Good benefits, interesting perks and programs for employees

Cons

Salaries are lower than elsewhere