De Montfort University Employee Reviews about "working environment"

Pros

freedom as academic, best support from line managers, reasonably good colleagues and working environment

Cons

None in terms of work or the working environment; salary is the only cons but that is not limited to DMU, but nationwide

Pros

Working hours flexibility Great teamwork and motivation from Project Lead Provided with sufficient resources to accomplish the project to the specific deadline Immense positive, friendly work environment and got the opportunity to work with a culturally diverse teammates

Cons

No bonus, reimbursements. Work longer hours despite existing workloads.

Pros

Pleasant working environment Challenging workloads Great holidays

Cons

Senior management are far too removed from the rank and file

Pros

-Modern, vibrant working environment -Fairly good working facilities -Positive attitude towards student satisfaction -Good investment in campus buildings -Rapidly increasing national and international recognition

Cons

-Poor training and development opportunities for part-time lecturers -Pay/contractual duties not reflective of actual workload -Delays/errors in payment -Little chance of career progression due to university's poor adherence to advancement agreements regarding part-time staff -Intentional limitation of stated contractual obligations and duties for part-time staff, making it hard for them to demonstrate their actual contributions to the university

Pros

Surprisingly good research culture in places for an ex-poly, good (physical) work environment, good business and professional connections

Cons

Beware the performance management culture that sits just across the road from bullying - I didn't experience this myself but others have, there are some weak and over-promoted people in significant positions. Poor promotion prospects except for people in faddish and 'of the moment' initiatives. Oh, and this may sound like a little thing but the parking's rubbish. If you are teaching an evening class 'til late you'll still need to be parked up by 745. That makes for a long, long day.