HSBC

HSBC has a great Speak Up culture and is very employee-centric in terms of the support you need to excel at your work. They support and encourage diversity, providing opportunities to those with different backgrounds. Generally, there's a great work-life balance. It's good for those who are starting a career in finance.

Unfortunately, HSBC does not compete well in terms of salary compared to other financial institutions. The level of compensation also makes great talent leave for other companies, wasting their investment in the growth of their people. Although work-life balance is generally valued at HSBC, some departments feel overworked and underpaid.

Increase people's salaries. It is so sad to see people leave a workplace they love because they receive offers usually twice (or even more) of what they earn.