Overworked, lack of training and rude customers - Customer Service Agent AJ Bell Employee Review

2.0
Jun 7, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Some nice people, a big enough company to move around if you stick it out, days go quickly.

Cons

Long hours, have to start 15 minutes before shift with no pay due to computers not working properly, mandatory overtime of 8-7pm shifts over Easter, vast majority of customers are rude and there is micro management. Overtime is often unpaid as it’s part of the culture. Total lack of training so you’ll be rushed on the phones even though you don’t fully know what you’re talking about (no fault of your own, there’s a lot to learn). At first they’ll say this won’t happen but it will. Blame culture too.

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AJ Bell Response
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Thanks for leaving your review and sorry to read that your time at AJ Bell was not as you hoped for. This year has undoubtedly been one of the busiest for the company, particularly for tax year end. If you would like to raise any concerns, there is a dedicated confidential helpline ‘SeeHearSpeakUp’ to discuss any issues that you haven’t felt comfortable raising with your manager or HR. T: 0800 988 6818 or E: report@seehearspeakup.co.uk.

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