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Top Tech, Great Benefits, Slow Processes

Software Engineering Manager
Current Employee
Has worked at Capital One for 1 year
October 13, 2017
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
5.0
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Pros

Tech

  • Top-of-the-range tech and working environment. Mechanically operated desks that rise to allow you to stand, huge widescreen monitors, latest laptops & machines.
  • Always striving to work on the latest tech.
  • Video conferencing is an everyday occurrence, and the tech to allow that is extremely good and available in abundance.

Working Environment

  • Relaxed and designed ergonomically to be pleasing, with great breakout spaces.

Great Benefits

  • Private healthcare options, life insurance, gym, canteen/cafe serving amazing food. Games room (table tennis, pool, table football), Music room with drums, guitars, etc.
  • Strong emphasis on ensuring fun remains in the workplace; it's one of the company values.
  • Flexible working where necessary.

Progression

  • Amazing progression with performance management practices designed to ensure you succeed.

Strong emphasis on company values and imperatives that guide the company and are used as a backbone to which a majority of decisions are made. There is a feeling that you're always working with the best in the industry, and to be frank, you pretty much are.

Cons
  • Lack of parking.
  • The financial industry ensures that simple tasks are wrapped in process. Be prepared for that!
Advice to Management

Some HR activities are a little dated, such as holiday bookings. That can seem trivial but cause a lot of confusion.

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