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Thank God I've retired

Senior Software Developer
Former Employee
Worked at HSBC for 4 years
November 17, 2013
Birmingham, England
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Good salary, good bonuses, and the physical environment is good.

There is a significant element of ongoing "on the job" training.

Cons

The appraisal system in place actively discourages people from working as a team. During the 3 years I worked for them, it was unusual for anyone to help anyone out because if someone else had a problem, it meant that they were likely to get a poor appraisal. The more and bigger problems other people had, the better your chances of bigger pay and bonuses. The fact that you were essentially isolated from people you worked with means that any team player will find themselves out on a limb.

Advice to Management

Review the appraisal system and either ditch it (Microsoft had a similar system that they have now ended) or modify it significantly to encourage teamwork.

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