BlackRock

The people are the reason to work here. There are a lot of good people. The good hiring practice has dropped off, but there are still plenty of great people.

It has become a management-heavy organization. There are a lot of managers focusing only on staying above their reports. A recent transaction with BGI and a very aggressive attitude towards those employees has put a damper on the culture and enjoyment of working here.

Restructure. Focus on the employees at the bottom who are really making things work. As I've been working here, I make it a point to continue to work with people "below" me and try to make sure that they can advance their careers. Also, "Single Platform" is a big crock. Focus on creating a great, scalable architecture that meets the needs of the company. Pretending to have a single platform is really hurting the ability to grow and scale.