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      Ayming

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      Ayming Reviews

      4.2

      89% would recommend to a friend

      (160 total reviews)
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      Hervé Amar

      95% approve of CEO

      70% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Ayming has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 160 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Ayming employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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      160 reviews
      1.0
      3 Jul 2023

      Before joining full time I was approached by multiple team members to warn me off - I wish I'd listened

      Consultant
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      Pros

      Those involved in tax technical training are dedicated and passionate about the subject. Their enthusiasm is genuinely inspiring.

      Cons

      There are many, but to focus on a few: - Terrible culture People who pick their colleagues apart and displace blame onto others are rewarded to the extent that you feel you have to preemptively defend yourself in many day to day interactions. You find yourself approaching what should be a run-of-the-mill discussion armed with timestamped messages and emails to try to defend yourself. Managers will sit quietly going through your emails to try to prove that you’ve missed something in order to blame you for a deadline being missed. Frequently, situations that could be swiftly resolved through open conversations with all parties involved are not addressed and needlessly prolonged, transforming them into nightmarish and adversarial experiences. My former colleagues have expressed reluctance to address mistakes made by managers on the claims they were handling. They feared potential repercussions if they were to bring up these concerns to the team, as it could be used against them and result in punishment. Sometimes you go months without any work to do (which in practice is incredibly dull). Then, in certain months a huge amount of pressure is put on staff to meet arbitrary deadlines. Management actively discourage after-hours socialising. - Poor work-life balance I was strongly encouraged to sacrifice annual leave for medical appointments even during periods when I was working huge amounts of overtime, 7 days a week. When I booked annual leave sometimes I would be informed at very short notice that I would not be allowed to take it for which my annual leave was not paid back. I was explicitly told that in order to be considered to for promotion I would need to visibly work overtime. The working is not flexible – both in hours and in location. They expect you to make up the time for doctor appointments even when you’re working huge amounts of overtime. They currently mandate an average of 2.5 days in the office a week, subject to change from October onwards. Any sick leave taken is subtracted from your remote working allowance. They’ve just upscaled to a bigger office so I imagine this will only get more demanding from this point on. I’ve run this review past multiple members of the current team at Ayming and all of them have strongly agreed with its content. Looking at other recent reviews, it appears that upper management have posted reviews to try to salvage the poor ratings. Ayming bears a significant responsibility for the alarmingly high staff turnover it experiences. This persistently high rate is a clear reflection of the company's shortcomings and issues within its operations.

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      Ayming Response
      2y
      We greatly appreciate your feedback and strongly encourage all employees to voice any concerns they may have with the Leadership team. In order to effectively address and investigate these issues, it is vital for us to have a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances involved. Additionally, we want to emphasise that if an employee becomes ill, we actively promote and support them in taking adequate time off to recover and prioritise their health. At Ayming, we recognise the immense importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we wholeheartedly encourage employees to take the necessary time to rest and recharge. Having said that, constructive feedback plays a crucial role in enhancing our business operations, and we are fully committed to maintaining Ayming as an exceptional workplace. Should you wish to discuss, your review in detail, please do reach out to the Leadership team and we would be more than happy to sit down and discuss your concerns and commitments in detail.
      2.0
      27 Jul 2021

      2 years at Ayming UK

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Initial training for those new to R&D Client portfolio

      Cons

      Going through the previous negative leaver reviews it is disheartening to read them and know that they come from real people who I've worked with. Colleagues who have been suffering and their calls have not just gone unanswered by management and HR, but have been actively exacerbated by them, and now I add myself to the growing list of ex-Aymers who have been savagely harassed by the leadership of this company. To the savvy jobseekers that read these reviews, please heed them as a warning. Having worked in consulting for a decade I can say that Ayming is different... during my time there, up to that point, I had never seen so many junior staff sacked, nor seen a leadership more confused on what direction to take in order to counter the low team morale that was due to taking on unrealistic workloads to be delivered by an already very burnt out delivery team. When I handed in my notice in to leave I was threatened within a week with a legal action, aiming to make me forgo working and paid Employment for an additional three months after my notice period had terminated, in addition to that the leadership requested that I sign a deed, all in order to scare me into not leaving Ayming. Matters escalated and during my notice period whilst working on client work I was even threatened with the high court, the court of injunctive relief, and in the end I felt like the only court I wasn't threatened with was a tennis court - all turning out to be threats. Therefore I can confirm that the bullying and harassment that other reviewers mention are sadly true. In summary it's a shame to say that the Ayming leadership team has lost its way as it was once a good place to work and develop, I would stay away as there are happier teams out there where your career can actually flourish.

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      Ayming Response
      3y
      Thank you for your response. We truly appreciate your message Ayming is a place that truly cares about our employees. We understand that people may leave the business and we are committed to ensuring that the leaver process runs smoothly.
      1.0
      28 Jun 2023

      Stay away

      Senior consltuant
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      Pros

      You have some individuals in management who are there as glorified figures but cannot actually effect real change. How can you have only one person in HR??? For a company of nearly 100 people. Leadership hide behind France and cannot own their decisions. If you are liked you’ll be promoted, even when you cannot perform, and when you have clear gaps within knowledge. If you not liked you’ll be placed on a shelf. I’ve seen some employees promoted for things they cannot do. But because their manager is close to leadership the promotion goes through. When I first joined the business I was so happy to see diversity within leadership but quickly realised it was a distraction It is so easy for consultants to get sucked into to gossiping! Sheep mentality - they cannot think or act for themselves and they have unrealistic expectations on what work actually means and how to navigate employment. Sadly, you can’t really blame them as most of them started work during the pandemic. Stay away from this company full of politics, gossips and backstabbing.

      Cons

      Stopping favourtism! Starting listening Employer staff who know what they are doing

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      Ayming Response
      2y
      We highly value your feedback, as we continually strive to improve our operations. At Ayming, we have implemented a robust promotions process that ensures a fair evaluation of all potential promotions using our Consultant's framework. We want to emphasise that we categorically reject any accusations of favouritism and are committed to promoting our employees based on a just and unbiased approach. Diversity and inclusion are of utmost importance to our leadership team. We take immense pride in the wide range of ethnicities represented within our team. Rest assured, we place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all. Maintaining open and honest communication among our employees is a fundamental principle at our company. We strongly believe in actively listening to our employees' experiences, as their valuable feedback helps us create a fair work environment and maintain our reputation as a Great place to work. If you would prefer to discuss your feedback in a more private setting, we would be more than happy to schedule a session where we can delve deeper into your concerns. This will allow us to address any potential matters comprehensively while ensuring a thorough understanding of the matter for both parties involved.
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