Great place to work - Anonymous employee Trader Interactive Employee Review

5.0
May 21, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- downtown Norfolk location - flexibility when life gets in the way - great work / life balance - recognition programs that include everyone (not just sales)

Cons

- dress code is a little sloppy - outdoor parking

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Trader Interactive Response
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Thanks for the positive review, and we're glad you feel appreciated and recognized in your role. We do have a mix of covered and open parking—all of it paid for by the company—and if you're unhappy with your spot please let our HR Manager know so she can put you in queue for a move when another spot becomes available. There are always covered spots available farther from the office. We have relaxed our dress code over the years as our business became less conventional and conservative, in an effort to attract employees used to working in marketing, advertising, and technology firms where casual dress is the norm. There's certainly no rule against dressing up, if that's your thing! ;)

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