Toxic corporate culture and poor progression
Pros
20% staff discount Working flexibility (job-share, hybrid/remote) Espresso machine in office
Cons
Some people in upper management have extremely poor work life balance (regularly working till 10 PM at night) and similarly expect their reports to put their jobs above all else. Had my teams status monitored to make sure I was working at all times, even though M&S prides itself on being a supportive flexible environment. Was not allowed to take medical appointment leave without being made to feel bad and forced to make up hours at night. No sick pay for first 6 months either, which no one ever tells you. Poor pay and benefits relative to the market and impossible to progress. Senior management got on a call with 30 people in my department and admitted they did not know how people could get promoted or given a pay rise. Office is outdated and constantly crowded, but it won't be with people you work with. Little to no social events. Pointless mandatory training sessions that you are forced to sign up for that have nothing to do with your job
