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      Simply Business

      Engaged Employer

      Simply Business reviews

      3.6

      57% would recommend to a friend

      (306 total reviews)
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      David Summers

      78% approve of CEO

      56% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Simply Business has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 306 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Simply Business employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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      306 reviews
      1.0
      May 9, 2020

      Thrown under the bus

      Sales representative
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Loads to start with Yes Free fizzy drinks Free weetabix Free coffee

      Cons

      Total lack of procedure and respect Liars too So so disappointed what a disappointment they actually are 😩😡

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      Simply Business Response
      6y
      Thanks for taking the time to send your review. Bullying is certainly not something we put up with, and we’re incredibly proud of the culture we’ve fostered – built on inclusivity, transparency, and authenticity. We would never like to think one of our people feels bullied in the workplace, and this is something we always treat with the utmost importance. We are sorry to hear that on reflection you didn’t have a positive experience working with Simply Business; we wish you all the best for the future.
      4.0
      Jun 10, 2019

      Really looks after its people

      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      A gentle place to work that really cares for its people. Plenty of cross functional working and internal mobility, with people moving around to do different things. Some incredibly talented engineers. Very social and socially minded.

      Cons

      Lost purpose and drive since the old CEO moved on after the buyout. Has been hiring lots of people without a good plan of what to do with them. Feels like it has topped out as a firm. The US approach was a complete mess.

      5.0
      May 23, 2017

      Fantastic

      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      SB has a great culture (there's a reason it won best company 2 years in a row), management who value individuality and authenticity, an environment where you are empowered and can grow fast if you have potential, in a fast changing, dynamic and successful business and a cheeky sense of fun. The office is lively, modern and staff are friendly and politics kept to a minimum.

      Cons

      Historically, the breakneck focus on growth has led to sub-optimal processes (many of which are deeply embedded) but these are being addressed. Hiring plans and budgets not always able to keep up with growth expectations. The company lives and breathes the Build Measure Learn philosophy which means that everything the company does makes sense but can sometimes lead to a focus on optimisation rather than innovation.

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      Simply Business Response
      8y
      Thank you for you feedback and we are genuinely so happy to see you class Simply Business as a fantastic employer. Your feedback is really insightful and you clearly know the business well. We work hard to balance what we do evenly between our customer and people. We have invested in building our capabilities in Business Intelligence and Analysis so hopefully you will see evidence of these investments soon. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and continue too, it is always helpful.
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