Buyagift Reviews
Updated 25 Feb 2020
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Dan Mountain
29 Ratings
"One of the best companies I ever worked for- like a family."
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at Buyagift full-time for less than a year
Pros
I worked at Buyagift as a Christmas temp between November 2018- February 2019. Definitely one of the loveliest companies I’ve worked for, they were nothing but kind to me. Everyone is extremely helpful and lovely and honestly I would’ve stayed if I could. Supervisors were so helpful (Charlotte, Roxy and Jonah, you’re brilliant!) and they have so many lovely events. Whenever I needed anything I always felt free to speak to HR, I just think this place is definitely top 10 when it comes to ideal workplaces. Even when I was leaving they got me my favourite sweets, so lovely!
Cons
Truthfully there were NO cons
Continue readingBuyagift2020-02-26"Best company I've worked at!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time for more than a year
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The people who work here, make me love coming into work everyday. Friendly environment, management are super approachable and open. Fruit and breakfast Wednesdays, lots of office events and out of office events. Summer and Christmas partied and lots more benefits.
Cons
Would like to see a bonus structure
Buyagift2020-02-14"Good company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time
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Good company with great opportunities
Cons
Non that i can think off
Continue readingBuyagift2019-12-09"Great culture"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time for more than a year
Pros
Friendly people, lots of perks, including; flat biscuit Tuesdays, breakfast Wednesdays, classes etc. Growing fast
Cons
Progression might be a little slow depending on your department
Buyagift2019-10-21- Helpful (1)
"Buyagift"
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Doesn't RecommendApproves of CEOI worked at Buyagift full-time
Pros
- Discount on products - Some customers are lovely! - CEO is LOVELY and one of the nicest and most sincere people you will have ever met. - HR team is wonderful and helpful!
Cons
- Extremely cliquey ESPECIALLY at events, it makes it hard to communicate with people outside of your department. - Some staff get special treatment based on how long they've been there or when liked by supervisors - Not enough training provided on the system and when asking a question, one particular supervisor was quite rude when you had an issue, hence why people often went to the other.
Continue readingBuyagift2019-01-22Hello thank you for your feedback :) We appreciate it! We will pass on all feedback to Management. At our Social events this year we are really focusing on team integration. We are doing this through Office Socials such as the Quiz we held and games at Social events. The HR Team.
Continue reading "A fantastic place to work!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time for more than a year
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Working for Buyagift is fantastic. Everyone is really motivated and the team is always so encouraging. They really look after the staff such as coffee machines, pool tables, beers on fridays and for every event throughout the year they always have something fun for everyone. They love charity which is great and give you 5 days to do any form of charity you want to do. The hours are great 9.-5.30. Everyone is really helpful and understanding. Great work life balance. Great pension and health care plan. Massage fridays is an extra treat aswell. Love driving to work instead of getting the train plus it wasnt long soon after i started that i got a parking space.
Cons
No bonus scheme for employees. Early friday finishes. flexi hours.
Continue readingBuyagift2018-12-04Buyagift Response
June 12, 2019 – Head of Human Resources
Hello and thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it :) Its 6 volunteering days we offer per year to do something close to your heart for charity. Since your review we have looked into flexible working and are happy to say its now something that we have in place and accommodate flexible hours for Staff where possible. The HR Team.
Continue reading"Exciting company with a great work life balance"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Ever growing company with a lot of resources and a well known brand. Company provides access to a lot of tools and learning opportunities that allow you to grow in your role quite quickly. There's no strict hierarchy and you can showcase your ideas directly to senior managers and get them implemented relatively quickly. Colleagues are very motivated and also fun to be around. No backstabbing or power games. We sell exciting products and we can try them ourselves - loyalty is rewarded with £100 towards experiences each year. We have every possible entertainment available (pool table, darts, arcade machine, table tennis, table football, xbox etc.) and we have regular events at the office (Pizza Fridays, beer o'clock, massage fridays, charity events, bake sales etc.). Quite a generous benefits package - great pension scheme, very good health insurance, subsidised gym memberships, enhanced maternity policy (18 weeks paid), childcare vouchers etc.
Cons
No company wide bonus scheme, location for people who don't live nearby (journey from he train station is approx. 15 min), people are not encouraged to work from home.
Buyagift2018-11-29Buyagift Response
June 12, 2019 – Head of Human Resources
Hello and thank you for your feedback :) we always take all feedback on board and its much appreciated. We are now happy to say that we have Flexible working in place and all Staff can request this. The HR Team.
Continue reading"Great atmosphere and progression opportunities"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time
Pros
Great team Freedom to get things done Successful business Fun product Lots of social events Funky offices
Cons
Location isn't great Systems should be updated
Buyagift2018-11-02Buyagift Response
June 12, 2019 – Head of Human Resources
Hello and thank you for your feedback. It would be great to know which Systems you would like to see updated so we can pass this feedback on to the Management team. Thank you the HR Team.
Continue reading"Great company to work for"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time
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Fun and friendly, great offices, pizza friday and massage fridays! plus friday afternoon beers. fast paced company where everyone knows their specialism
Cons
not everyone has a parking space and it's a 10 minute walk to the station - not too bad but not so good in the rain!
Continue readingBuyagift2018-10-30Buyagift Response
June 12, 2019 – Head of Human Resources
Hello and thank you for your feedback. Since this review we are happy to say we have held many Social events in and out of the Office for Team integration that we think has been a great hit! We are also trying our best to get parking spaces for Staff where possible. The HR Team.
Continue reading"A great place to work!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Buyagift full-time for less than a year
Pros
- Really friendly working environment - Fruit Wednesdays - Massage Fridays - Plenty of socials throughout the year with 2 big ones in summer/Christmas - Lots of training and support provided - Nice modern offices
Cons
- No flexible working hours
Buyagift2018-10-30Buyagift Response
June 12, 2019 – Head of Human Resources
Hello and thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate the comments. We are happy to say that we now offer flexible working and all Staff can request this if they wish and we will try to accommodate where possible. The HR Team.
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