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    London Borough of Hackney Reviews

    Updated 22 November 2018
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    London Borough of Hackney CEO Tim Shields
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    1. "Wonderful Working Envionment & Great Life Balance"

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      Current Employee - Assistant Youth Worker in Hackney, England
      Current Employee - Assistant Youth Worker in Hackney, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at London Borough of Hackney part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Great work environment,
      - Very rewarding line of work
      - Everyday is different

      Cons

      - Sometimes a lack of overtime available
      - Progression opportunities can be difficult to come upon with so many people fulfilling the same role as yourself, and so few vacant roles above you
      - Pay rises are very rare in this role

      Advice to Management

      Continue to prioritise the young people above all else!

    2. "Pa"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Cannot find many pros here

      Cons

      One person seems to rule the show

    3. "IT Procurement Specialist"

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      Current Employee - IT Procurement Specialist in Beckenham, England
      Current Employee - IT Procurement Specialist in Beckenham, England

      I have been working at London Borough of Hackney full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Training and support in job roles

      Cons

      Commute can be difficult on the East London overground line

      Advice to Management

      From my experience, working for the council is a lot different from direct Public sector and global private companies.

    4. "PSA"

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      Current Employee - Project Support Administrator in Hackney, England
      Current Employee - Project Support Administrator in Hackney, England
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at London Borough of Hackney full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The team i work with is hardworking and push me to be better

      Cons

      No room to progress into a high level in your department

      Advice to Management

      Push for development in existing staff

    5. "Good place to work."

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at London Borough of Hackney full-time

      Pros

      Lovely colleagues, room for career progression, training opportunities, good work-life balance and really flexible work patterns.

      Cons

      Really need to sort IT issues out.

    6. "At a turning point?"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at London Borough of Hackney full-time

      Pros

      Lively Council, with staff who want to make things better for the people of Hackney

      Cons

      Can't think of any that I would want to put here.

      Advice to Management

      Can't really say.

    7. "Great for graduates"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at London Borough of Hackney full-time

      Pros

      Great for graduates, good salary, work/family balance

      Cons

      Only really see real growth/opportunities if employed as a young graduate. Its frustrating to see no opportunities for long term loyal staff members.

      Advice to Management

      You work force could be even better if you gave existing employees the opportunity to progress with mentoring as you do the graduates. Many existing employees are over qualified for their roles however are never given the opportunity to showcase their skills.

    8. "Unfulfilled potential"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at London Borough of Hackney full-time

      Pros

      Salary is good for the field, autonomy, flexibility, friendly team, and skilled advisors

      Cons

      Lack of guidance and genuine interest from management, poor development opportunities, a very confusing management and hierarchy structure, and a manufactured division between teams.

      Advice to Management

      Take the time to analyse the depth of the workforce. Display leadership by example and make decisions based on informed liaison across the teams.

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Unprofessional staff. Contempt for colleagues runs through the organisation"

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      Current Employee - Housing Officer
      Current Employee - Housing Officer
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at London Borough of Hackney full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good location, good buildings.
      Still some dedicated people left here.

      Cons

      - Colleagues speak to one another with barely concealed rage.
      - Constant restructuring.
      - Ridiculous staff turnover (have been to like 25 leaving do's in about 18 months)
      - Having to reapply for my current role for the 3rd time in 2 years!!
      - No staff retention policies
      - Too many sideways promotions

      Advice to Management

      Stop paying external consultants and 'transformation teams' to sell you a load of nonsense. Go back to basics and use common sense.

    10. "Reasonable Employer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at London Borough of Hackney full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Flexible working hours; Strong Corporate Management

      Cons

      Departmental Management strength is variable