BSI reviews

I wasn’t fully aware of how much the Regulatory Services group had changed since I first joined. The team dynamic has shifted significantly due to changes in management. There seems to be a recurring theme among the SDMs following the initial round of layoffs earlier this year: highly competent employees are often rewarded with additional work. The focus of the role has also shifted. It used to be primarily about delivering billable days and ensuring client satisfaction, but now it includes a substantial number of special projects that not everyone is fully aligned with. Additionally, there is a sense that people are hesitant to speak up due to fear of retaliation. For someone starting their professional career, this is a good place to gain experience for about 2 years. However, career growth tends to plateau after that, and long-term trajectory may be limited.

Poor management with inconsistent communication and lack of leadership direction Micro-management from upper leadership, yet no accountability for low-performing personnel Uneven workload distribution—some auditors remain underutilized with open diaries while others are consistently overworked Employees are undervalued and overworked, with minimal recognition or meaningful support Middle management lacks leadership skills and primarily acts as a conduit for top-down directives, without truly supporting front-line auditors Limited career growth opportunities and unclear development pathways Excessive bureaucracy and rigid processes that hinder efficiency Poor work-life balance, for some auditors with frequent travel Lack of transparency in decision-making at higher levels High turnover and low employee morale