BSI reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,012 total reviews)
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Susan Taylor Martin

79% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

BSI has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,012 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BSI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Mar 13, 2026

Complex but a good company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well functioning company with high performing people. They have a clear focus and strategy

Cons

Quite a complicated set up so be prepared for strong matrix working

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BSI Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at BSI. Our unique set-up and purpose helps us attract the most talented of people to achieve a sustainable world and a fairer society through standards.
1.0
Mar 4, 2026

Prestigious Brand, but Limited International Mobility for Global Talent

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Leading authority in global standards. Well-documented EEO and Diversity frameworks. High-level exposure to global projects and diverse teams.

Cons

Significant barriers exist for high-performing FTEs in regional offices to relocate to the UK HQ. Despite holding "Global" titles, talented individuals are often restricted to their local hubs. Diversity initiatives appear focused on compliance rather than facilitating upward or international career equity.

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BSI Response
3mo
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for recognising our work in driving global standards and inclusion. We’re committed to supporting career growth for all colleagues through a wide range of initiatives, including mentorships, apprenticeships, career coaching, continuous learning and our “squiggly career” approach. We also maintain clear and consistent global policies to guide our internal career progression. Colleagues interested in opportunities within or beyond their current location are assessed fairly under our 'Internal Career Move' and 'Permanent International Relocation' policies, where applicable. We’re proud to have many success stories from colleagues across all levels and regions who have progressed into new roles within our global network!
4.0
Feb 11, 2026

Good company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

growth to progress and get promotion

Cons

lots of merging of departments

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BSI Response
4mo
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! It’s great to hear that you can see the progression opportunities that are available within BSI. As we are evolving to become a future-proof and data driven organisation, we understand it could feel unsettling with the changes in the organisation. We encourage you to address your concerns with your line manager, or consider using our confidential Employee Assistant Program (EAP), available free of charge for our employees 24/7 in 25 different languages.
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