Pros
From my first experience of blur, being interviewed, I've been impressed. Personable yet professional. It was made clear to me that blur are a growing company so I'd have an opportunity to input into the way things are done and this has proved to be true, my ideas have been listened to and implemented where appropriate. Where not appropriate I've been thanked and the reasons why explained. Also, that blur has a face paced, reactive environment and this might not be for everyone, I valued the frank, honesty. I found the new starter process effortless and that all important first salary payment was on time and correct. My line manager's patience and support seems limitless! as I continue to learn the organisation and our processes. blur's commitment to improving processes and systems as it grows is evident with the development of existing and introduction of new IT systems for staff, And being involved in every stage of development helps ensure they will be best fit for my role. And I've seen senior management up to C level working to provide issue resolution for Customers and Expert Service Providers to ensure they receive a satisfactory outcome for projects. blur's demonstrate their commitment to staff wellbeing is evident in the biweekly fruit deliveries and bi weekly pizza lunches when we're encouraged to network and chat, the ever growing music playlist makes for great background noise! The fortnightly CEO talk sharing the priorities and direction for the organisation encourages a feeling of being part of the same team with a shared goal and the commitment and skill around me every day is inspiring. I was shown kindness and support when taken sick in the first few weeks in post and have always felt supported to maintain a healthy work life balance, for example taking time out to collect an injured son and myself for Drs appointments. The relaxed dress code, and acceptance of piercings and tattoos, adds to the acceptance of all staff and wearing the blur tshirts and fleeces one day a week helps instil team spirit. We've followed a structured PDR process since I started and I've always been kept informed of what will happen when. I'm being encouraged by my line manager to consider career progression at blur and am confident I will be supported to develop. If you are looking to work somewhere you can switch your brain off, hide quietly in the corner and clock out as soon as home time comes then I'd say blur isn't for you, if you want to learn about business, develop your skills, be supported and thanked for their input and look forward to coming to work then blur might just be for you! I would recommend it as a place of work to any of my friends.
Cons
There's nothing I would change
