The world's local bank or the world's leading bank? - Director HSBC Employee Review

3.0
Jan 10, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Here are some reasons: 1) Work life balance 2) International footprint 3) Holding up well in current financial crisis 4) Large institution which provides opportunities for latitude of career progression

Cons

downsides are related to the best reasons: 1) Good work life balance traded off for lousy compensation 2) Size of institution means things loss of agility in processes and decisions 3) Not hold enough to take the lead to retain talent whilst it has done well for shareholders through current crisis

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Recommend
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Pros

Flexible independent work in a quiet work environment

Cons

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