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    BSI Group Reviews

    Updated 20 July 2018
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    BSI Group Chief Executive and Board Member Howard Kerr
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    Pros

    • "Work life balance is good, decent pension and benefits" (in 8 reviews)

    • "Good benefits, good working conditions in a modern office" (in 13 reviews)

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    1. "Fantastic Company Culture"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Business Development Executive in Milton Keynes, England
      Current Employee - Business Development Executive in Milton Keynes, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at BSI Group full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Positive work environment
      Good benefits
      Excellent Training

      Cons

      Parking Spaces
      Slightly over emphasize meetings

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Employees undervalued"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Milton Keynes, England
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Milton Keynes, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at BSI Group full-time

      Pros

      Employees benefits
      8hours day
      Various training programmes available

      Cons

      Poor management of employees workload
      Stressful at times
      Limited opportunity to progress
      Limited flexibility depending on the role

      Advice to Management

      You should value your employees more
      Listen more carefully
      Get those affected involved in the decision making process

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    3. "Good place to work"

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      Former Employee - Senior Software Engineer in London, England
      Former Employee - Senior Software Engineer in London, England

      Pros

      Good company to work with

      Cons

      Growth is not that much

      Advice to Management

      Nothing

    4. Helpful (2)

      "Great place to work for graduates!"

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      Current Employee - Sales Manager in Milton Keynes, England
      Current Employee - Sales Manager in Milton Keynes, England
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at BSI Group full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      I joined BSI nearly 5 years ago as part of the first Sales Graduate Programme and have never looked back! The business doesn't hold back in rewarding and recognising good / hard work and if you put the work in, its well worth it. The training I was provided with when joining was very good and provided me with a good platform to build on, both in terms of the products / services I was selling and in terms of sales skills training. The programme has changed and developed over the years and it now gives the graduates a greater opportunity to experience the 'One BSI' approach and understand our customers' journey in greater detail - this is something I wish was available to me when I started, but I think it speaks volumes that they have made improvements based on the feedback they received.
      I have made a decision to stay in sales, and there are many opportunities to develop your career in sales (more so now than when I first joined). There are also options to develop your career in other areas of the business which is great.

      Cons

      We should use the phone more often - it is too easy to get caught up sending emails.

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Invests in it's people"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Milton Keynes, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Milton Keynes, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at BSI Group full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      BSI is fantastic at identifying talent and investing into it. If you want to achieve, influence or contribute, the space is already there fore you to do so. Top management are approachable and actively engage with employees.

      As a graduate who joined 5 years ago I have been provided with some great opportunities - and I have seen many others progress and develop here as well.

      As a growing company and one that is constantly evolving and improving - there is a chance to really get your teeth in and achieve something.

      Cons

      Some of the IT systems can be a bit challenging at times.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Good company culture"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at BSI Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly people
      Positive environment
      Flexible working style

      Cons

      Lack of direction at times

    7. Helpful (6)

      "Started as a dream opportunity but then...."

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      Former Employee - Regional Manager in London, England
      Former Employee - Regional Manager in London, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at BSI Group full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Bsi offers excellent opportunities to achieve and to excel... if you toe the party line !!

      Cons

      The organisation is still too stuck in old fashioned structures, practices and principles where you are expected to "shut up, accept and proceed".

      I was effectively bullied out of the institute due to a poor HR/ management structure when I started to ask the question " what if ?...".
      This was despite being the most successful BDM / account manager within my team, over a period over of 8 years.

      Advice to Management

      Listen and then seriously listen again to your managers. Some of their opinions may not be pleasant but some could be current and advantageous!.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Overall Positive Experience"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Chiswick, England
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Chiswick, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at BSI Group full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      - Good Benefits
      - Excellent and fun introductory day
      - Progression opportunities
      - Dress down Fridays

      Cons

      Took a very long time to get personal Laptop and accounts to access company software required for job role, slowing down initial first few weeks in terms of being able to get the work necessary done.

    9. Helpful (10)

      "Not very self aware"

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      Former Employee - Sales in Milton Keynes, England
      Former Employee - Sales in Milton Keynes, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at BSI Group full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      They have a Good Business / Brand

      Cons

      Poor management culture, big promises of training, support etc, delivered much less. Very poor communication , very critical of individuals. the reality is it starts with the senior management.

      Advice to Management

      Lighten up, and stop hiding behind the name.

    10. Helpful (6)

      "Don’t consider if you want a career! Won’t last on reputation alone."

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      Former Employee - Senior Manager in Milton Keynes, England
      Former Employee - Senior Manager in Milton Keynes, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at BSI Group full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Canteen staff friendly.
      My team I was in were great, even if they were lacking focus.
      Clean environment.
      Annual customer excellence awards alright if you can get past the constant telling off at all levels for talking at your tables.

      Cons

      Management are too sales and not enough people focused despite what they always say. Look at all the other reviews on here. “that are not from HR”.
      Bad leadership from some self absorbed managers who have been promoted due to length of service rather than capability.

      Advice to Management

      One word.... Disappointing.

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