SelectScience Reviews

2.6

28% would recommend to a friend

(8 total reviews)

Kerry Parker

26% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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8 reviews
1.0
23 May 2025
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Pros

a job is a job ? the reception lady was lovely

Cons

Where do I start? Working here was one of the most frustrating and disheartening experiences of my professional life. As a junior employee, I was routinely left to handle full workloads entirely alone when other team members were out, with zero additional support or consideration. This wasn’t a one-time thing—it became the norm. Apparently, the concept of teamwork doesn’t apply unless it benefits upper management. Despite holding a relevant degree and working well beyond my pay grade, there was no opportunity for progression. Raises? Forget it. Recognition? Not unless you’re part of the inner circle. The pay was laughably low given the demands of the job and the qualifications I brought to the table. But what’s even more disturbing is the company’s willingness to turn a blind eye to serious ethical concerns. A male employee, known to make women deeply uncomfortable—repeatedly—was allowed to continue unchecked and still remains working there today. Complaints were brushed aside. It was clear that protecting their image mattered more than protecting their staff. The culture is just as toxic as the workload. The CEO is entirely disconnected from reality—more concerned with their own ego than the wellbeing of the people actually keeping the company afloat. They’ll smile in your face during all-hands meetings, then turn around and burn out their staff without a second thought.

1.0
15 May 2025
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Pros

As per other reviews your colleagues on the same rung of the ladder are generally great and there are some good memories.

Cons

Pay is shockingly low — often 30% or more below industry benchmarks — and conversations around raises are either dismissed or outright mocked. As roles grow and responsibilities pile on, there’s no change to title, pay, or support. You can end up leading teams and handling training while still being called an “assistant.” There is no real progression here. Promotions are replaced by bizarre or inflated titles that look impressive on paper but mean nothing and often do not come with a raise. The company quietly removed all investment in training and development — even the modest £500 annual learning allowance. There’s no proper HR function. Those hired into HR roles often try to make meaningful change, only to be met with resistance, stonewalling, and ultimately pushed out. It’s a revolving door. Management culture is toxic. Bullying is normalised. If you don’t drop everything when asked or if you set boundaries, you’re seen as a problem. The people who survive are those who submit, not those who think independently. Leadership operates like a clique. Most have only ever worked at this company, and it shows. Many climbed the ladder by sticking around long enough rather than having the skills to lead — and they protect each other at all costs, even when it harms the business. Speaking up is dangerous. Major issues — especially cultural and behavioural ones — are routinely hidden or ignored, including instances of sexual harassment that were brushed aside, and people who raised concerns were punished, not supported. The hybrid working policy is inconsistent and deeply unfair. Some staff are pressured to come in regularly, while others work remotely from other countries. It’s not about business need — it’s about who you are and who you know. Overall, there’s a culture of overwork, underpay, and silencing. People leave burnt out, not better off.

5.0
5 Jan 2023

Great company to work for

Recommend
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Pros

Great company with good internal structures and support for personal growth. It’s rare for a company to put the well-being of their employees as a priority but SelectScience does it well. Flexible options and benefits for a healthy work life balance.

Cons

Work can be stressful at times, and workload occasionally overwhelming but the support from the team makes it manageable. Salary is slightly lower than the market average for this position.

SelectScience Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad that you are enjoying working with SelectScience. In the last year, we've focused on benchmarking all the salaries to ensure that they remain competitive and above the market average. All the best!
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