Fourth reviews

2.7

36% would recommend to a friend

(323 total reviews)

Clinton Anderson

14% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Fourth has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 323 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Fourth employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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323 reviews
4.0
Jun 30, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

In the payroll Bureau, the Career progression/support is amazing. Fourth will Support you and pay for qualifications where required. There's a lot to learn in payroll - and after two years I still enjoy my job. Even though it is challenging at peak times! Salary increases are in your hands in Macclesfield. The Grading Review is fantastic as a principle and you can see what you need to do, to get the salary you want (have access too). Benefits are constantly being reviewed and made better which is amazing. The culture is just brilliant - we are like one big family! (cheesy as it sounds). The bureau Manager and Head of Bureau services always give credit where credit is due and are both approachable - not like the usual scary people in charge. Your personal life/personal issues are always treated with compassion and understanding and you can run out to the an appointment without 20 questions/made to make it back. Lastly - there's ALWAYS a free bar at a Fourth party!!!!

Cons

The money does not reflect the work done. Salaries in Macclesfield are low - considering we process salaries for many job roles, the difference is quite something! The grading review (As stated above) is great in principle but needs a huge review. A lot of un-reachable points for some and the monetary bandings are very low, considering the work we do. To do the same role - at another company - would result in a much higher Salary bracket. This does need work, because essentially people are leaving for more money which the puts more strain on us. We do a hell of a lot here - which is recognised by management (most of the time). Please reflect that in our salary opportunities! Life is becoming expensive for us all.

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Fourth Response
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I'm very pleased that you recognise the improvements the organisation is making and the quality of the support system in place. Our career structure in the Bureau is designed to allow people to progress with us and enter the organisation at different levels. Because of this and the clarity around how people move up in the company, the individual very much has the opportunity to determine their own salary. However, we will continue to reflect on how we can best create new opportunities for growth and progression at Fourth. As you said, let's carry on in the direction we are heading!
5.0
Jun 30, 2016

Great People!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Company funds qualifications with CIPP. Birthday day off (in addition to holiday allowance). Great people, all very friendly and supportive. Lots of effort goes into having fun and rewarding hard work. Lots of room and support to progress within the company. Lots of paid for events (end of tax year party/ Summer BBQ, Christmas party, team building activities outside of the office). Nice modern office.

Cons

Pay could be higher (I'm sure everyone says this about their job). Hours are 9 - 5:30. I'm sure this is a positive in many ways, but I would like the option to work flexi time every now and then.

5.0
Jun 29, 2016

Great place to work. . .

Recommend
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Pros

Fun, fast paced and lots of opportunities for operators to move into an office based business but maintain the fun of the hospitality sector. Lots of support from colleagues and a great management team.

Cons

Some travelling required and lots of hard work!

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