Behind the times - Anonymous employee Solvay Bank Employee Review

1.0
Jul 9, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Small bank equals easy goals to meet

Cons

Lacks in technology, Human Resources amongst other departments is deceptive and never came through with things promised.

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5.0
Nov 20, 2023
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Pros

Great place to work !

Cons

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2.0
Mar 2, 2026
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Pros

Many frontline and mid-level employees genuinely care about customers and consistently go above and beyond. • Small enough environment where an individual can have meaningful impact. • Strong teamwork and support among non-executive staff. • Community-focused mission with good potential.

Cons

Executive leadership operates as a boys’ club. Women in leadership roles, even those at the highest levels, often have their decisions questioned, limited, or overridden without clear rationale. • The leadership structure is unconventional and problematic: there is no Chief Operating Officer, and the CFO is overseeing operations, creating confusion, slow decision-making, and misalignment between operational needs and financial oversight priorities. • Communication is inconsistent, and strategic decisions shift suddenly with limited transparency. • Promotions and advancement lack clarity — employees may take on expanded responsibilities without proportional compensation, authority, or support. • Bonuses and recognition are not transparent, leaving operational teams feeling undervalued despite carrying major workloads. • Weather-related and crisis decisions are reactive, often leaving managers unsupported at critical times. • Training and processes rely heavily on institutional knowledge rather than structured, documented systems.

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