Control Risks reviews about "team"

Some middle managers need real training before leading teams. They end up stressing people

None that I can think of

Run like a bit of a boys club with women visibly held to a higher standard than men, below market standard compensation, limited progression, limited investment in training

Very top down structure. Management have all been there for years and are part of the old boys club. They just rotate around different positions, but obviously all stay at the top. As far as I can see they are all very comfortable and are unlikely to move - why would they? Sometimes I fail to see what exactly they really do on a day to day basis. Apart from get paid lots. Back office teams have ridiculous numbers of managers/ directors. All looking out for themselves and very protective of their positions. Very poor gender/ HR policies and what they do have is often disregarded/ completely ignored. The company needs a reality check.

Does not have competitive salary/bonus and has no interest in changing. Keep saying “we have to cut costs, so no raises or bonuses this year” while showing strong margins.

The HR function is extremely unwelcoming to new joiners (unless joining at the top level). There is clearly an established clique of people who have been there years and they have no interest in getting to know/involving anyone newly incoming. People seem to be in roles due to their tenure with the company rather than based on competency. Pay packets are very low compared to market rates, benefits are awful and the company doesn't care about employee wellbeing. Toxic working culture with more junior members of the team being made feel like they have to stay past their working hours, even when their work is finished. No investment, systems are severely outdated which puts significant strain on employees trying to do work that a system could do in seconds. Management are completely incompetent, however, there is no investment into training. Very little discretion, people will take sensitive calls and have private discussions in the common HR area for everyone to hear. Employees outside HR are lovely.

Salary is well below market rates, micromanagement is common place and morale and turnover is a constant problem

Some promotions/opportunities seemed to be on connections rather than merit.