Yorkshire Building Society Reviews
Updated 20 Feb 2021
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Pros
"Much more of an emphasis on people and work/life balance than any of the Big 4 UK Banks with whom I have worked" (in 13 reviews)
"Flexible working, good training, big organisation" (in 13 reviews)
Cons
"no cons - everything is good at YBS" (in 7 reviews)
"Very little empowerment and zero options for career progression, especially post-restructure" (in 6 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Interview and on boarding process"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for less than a year
Pros
- Competent staff - Friendly and helpful staff - Clean interview process Person responsible for recruitment process (Jessica ) extremely friendly, competent and helpful. Interview process very smooth. I was surprised by professional and in the same time friendly approach from Manager Dianne during first stage of interview. Second stage I had pleasure to be interviewed by two Managers Dianne and Sam. Again very pleasant experience, even due to some internet connections issues on my end. During the whole process contract terms were clarified to me few times and always I felt that person talking to me wanted to ensure I fully understand all term and conditions. Definitely one of the bests if not the best experience in my professional career.
Cons
- Nothing I can think about
Continue reading"Quite good culture but disgustingly busy"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Salary is only ok, sick pay, pension, benefits are also quite goood
Cons
Far too busy, No staff recruitment for months and impossible to book holidays unless it’s 12 months ahead
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your time working for YBS. It is good to hear that you have been able to enjoy the benefits that we offer to colleagues. We would be interested to hear about your experience in more detail. Please email recruitment@ybs.co.uk if you would like to provide further feedback.
"Great company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
The people & social aspect
Cons
Resources and the decision to close the site.
"Nice place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Yorkshire Building Society full-time
Pros
Colleagues friendly and nice working environment
Cons
Career progression and scope for promotion
"Good"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Good place to work however branch staff expected to work 5 roles for the pay of 1
Cons
Pay not enough Job role too demanding
Yorkshire Building Society Response
March 1, 2021 – Resourcing Manager
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your time working for YBS. We would be interested to hear about your experience in more detail. Please email recruitment@ybs.co.uk if you would like to provide further feedback.
"Ok"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Yorkshire Building Society part-time
Pros
Nice company to work for
Cons
Very harsh if mistake made
Yorkshire Building Society Response
March 1, 2021 – Resourcing Manager
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your time working for YBS. We would be interested to hear about your experience in more detail. Please email recruitment@ybs.co.uk if you would like to provide further feedback.
"Great culture, poor exec team"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
The HR department looks after people well, good culture & benefits. The work is interesting & challenging, lots of opportunities to make your mark.
Cons
The power dynamic within the senior leadership (Chief Officers) is unhealthy and managed poorly by the CEO. This impacts negatively on senior managers who get caught in the cross fires, causing delays, wasted time on cancelled projects etc.
Continue reading"."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for less than a year
Pros
Training was quite intensive and thorough
Cons
I didn’t feel management were very supportive
Yorkshire Building Society Response
February 9, 2021 – Resourcing Manager
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your time working for YBS. We would be interested to hear about your experience in more detail. Please email recruitment@ybs.co.uk if you would like to provide further feedback.
"For some leadership is a tick box exercise"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Good Benefits, Nice Office,Free Parking, Lifts and Coffee
Cons
Too many planners, not enough do-ers
Continue reading"Great place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Yorkshire Building Society full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great team Very social Talented people No micromanagement Flexible working before it was cool
Cons
Progression is slow and was the reason for leaving.
Yorkshire Building Society Response
February 9, 2021 – Resourcing Manager
Thank you for your positive review of your experience working at YBS. It's great to know that you enjoyed a positive workplace environment in Leeds. We wish you the best of luck in your future career!
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March 1, 2021 – Resourcing Manager