Citi reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(36,494 total reviews)
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67% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Citi has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 36,494 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Citi employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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36K reviews
3.0
Aug 16, 2024

Mangement

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Pros

1. Diverse Industry Experience: The company provides opportunities to work with individuals who bring varied experiences from different industries. This can lead to innovative ideas and approaches. 2. Global Exposure: Working in a large, global organization like Citi allows for collaboration with diverse teams across different geographies, which enhances learning and professional growth. 3. Opportunities for Process Handling: Despite challenges, there are opportunities to manage and migrate processes, which can be valuable for career development.

Cons

Cons: 1.Unsettled Management Structure: The management team seems to lack stability, leading to inconsistencies in leadership and decision-making. 2.Inappropriate Role Assignments: The company has a tendency to hire individuals for management roles who may not have the relevant experience or skills for those positions. This can lead to inefficiencies and frustration among employees. Declining Work Ethics: There has been a noticeable decline in work ethics, especially with the introduction of TCS management, which appears to be causing a deterioration in the established Citi culture and standards. 3.Negative Impact of External Management: The integration of TCS management has disrupted the existing Citi management practices, leading to confusion and a potential decline in overall performance and employee morale. 4.Micro-Management: The unstable management has led to an increase in micro-management, where employees feel overly controlled and monitored, stifling creativity and autonomy. 5. Unfair Treatment: There have been rising complaints among employees about unfair treatment, with management showing favoritism or making biased decisions that affect team morale and productivity. 6. Lack of Clear Direction: Due to the frequent changes and unsuitable hires in management, there is a lack of clear direction, leaving teams without proper guidance or support. 7. Decreased Employee Satisfaction: The combination of poor management practices and declining work ethics has led to a noticeable drop in employee satisfaction and engagement, with many employees expressing dissatisfaction with the work environment.

1.0
Jul 21, 2024
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Pros

They pay higher base salary to compensate for the inevitable deterioration in your mental health.

Cons

I have over two decades of industry experience and have never experienced such a regressive and toxic environment. I resigned due to a toxic workplace and narcissistic manager that severely impacted my well-being. My manager was discriminatory, ineffective, disorganised, and had terrible VOE results but was still promoted to MD because they had worked with their bosses for 15 years. My attempts to address these issues were met with refusal and indifference from management and HR, highlighting a disregard for employee well-being and fair treatment. After my resignation, I faced further harassment, underscoring a pervasive environment of discrimination and bullying.

5.0
Dec 5, 2023

Flexible 2 Day WFH

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Pros

Flexible 2 Day WFH, Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for family, many inhouse initiative i.e. Bring you child to work, charity event, diversity event etc

Cons

Hiring practice may be of preference to a certain country (not Singapore). Hope hiring practice can be more diverse and consider f Singaporeans or any other countries. Company Restructuring. Potential retrenchment

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