Forced ranking is the norm. Watch out: managers are hiring people to fit lower half of the curve. It is easy to get in! - Anonymous employee Barclays Employee Review

3.0
Oct 21, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

*great place to wait out the current crunch on the wall street

Cons

* very low employee morale * lots of hirings to support high turnover

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Pros

Great company with diversified business. Great benefits

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Work life balance and employee wellness

Cons

If you were in a satellite office, it was harder to get visibility.

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