Dynamic working environment - IT Manager ISBAN Employee Review

4.0
Aug 18, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast pace, innovative and embracing change. It's a company that really wants to deliver a new digital platform for Santander.

Cons

Not everyone is ready for the new digital experience and there has to be a decision about who will take the company forward, and who will hold it back. Processes still need to be taken out of the dark ages.

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ISBAN Response
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Many thanks for giving your feedback and it is good to hear that you think we are on the right road to digital. We are working hard on reviewing our processes as we do know they need improvement.

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Cons

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Cons

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