Pros
The only reason I could see for working or looking for work at this, can't really call it a company or an organisation in the grown up sense. Is that you will suddenly realise that this a place that is underwhelming, incoherent, ignorant, threatening, unsympathetic, corporately incapable. Once you experience this over period of time, all the cons of your previous employment will be a walk in the park. 1. How to succeed Avoid the stand-in "managers" they lack adequate people and HR skills to legally equip them to manage a team. They get told what to do, even if it mean threatening or intimidating staff, it gives the ma lift and a 'Faux' authority. They are really just a mouth piece. So how to succeed do not apply for a job or role or any form of communication. 2. How to do your job to the best of your abilities. Pretend you didn't hear the throw away comment or insult ( this will no marly come from one of three people, that was aimed at you, do not get upset, get up and walk to the door, collect your coat and leave the building...dont look back. 3. How to get a promotion. Wait for someone else to leave, it won't be long, roles although few and far between come up on a regular basis. Don't forget set your alarm clock early so you can't get to work early, don't be late if you are, there are individuals who will happily remind wage you get in, but also conversely work time regulations do not exist as well as a contract, so you won't have any issues of working late, try 10 in the evening that should just about do it. 4. Communicating effectively Do not 'answer back' any disagreement usually ends up with a off schedule visit to one of the empty rooms. You will be treated to a a history lesson in 70's style team management.
Cons
My documented and recorded experience. Firstly I am not a disgruntled ex employee, I am a smart and highly intelligent professional who's morals and professional scum would not allow these individuals to treat me differently to other staff. They offer respectable salaries (not a lie) but this comes with the territory , this explains the turn over of staff in the short time I worked within the business. If you require peace and quiet, and an "informal" "atmosphere", this is the place to go. It's close to the beach, but that's about it, they have several other locations in the UK, but with different business names The unhealthy environment, is stressful to the point of breaking. The so called heads of live in fear of one person. Just be assured you will not get the slightest support if they feel threatened by you, or have no idea what you do. If you like to be insulted, swore at, disenfranchised or made to feel mediocre do not enter this organisation , this happens in front of a whole office of staff, or enjoy the lament and raised insults pouring into your workplace of another victim then avoid. Unrealistic deadlines, and expectations, unwilling to listen to professional and experienced advice, prefers to stamp uncontrolled and unrelenting power to stamp their authority. A Certain individual, is interested ( when you read the other comments on here everyone has shared a momentus experience with this person) in one thing "what they want" your needs as an employee, your employee rights have no place whatsoever in this business. If you get the slightest inclination or you are not sure at interview on your first couple of days 'leave'. No equipment, no plan or strategy, no support, expecting you to use your own personal equipment and software My advice to any poor soul who goes there please heed my advice. Keep a log of all discussions, emails. This may help you if the inevitable happens. I am disappointed in myself for posting this, it is out of pure concern from the environment I have recently parted company with and wouldn't want some poor soul to risk their lively hood, for short term expectations. You may also get confused by how you are paid as the name over the door isn't where your salary is paid from, it could be one of several umbrella company names. No pension No sick leave Confusing employee contracts - in fact no contract Infrastructure and environment poor