Pros
- Bright office space with free coffee machines, large desks with dual monitors and adjustable chairs makes for a comfortable work set up - Workplace staff are so friendly and helpful - A good team environment - speaking specifically about my internal team. I imagine this will be different across external teams/organisations, but I feel well looked after in my team, and I know what our mission is. I feel confident that what I am doing everyday is having an impact, and I feel like I'm well rewarded. - Great workplace perks e.g. pension, healthcare, buy/sell holidays
Cons
- It's often hard to find a carparking space when you don't get in super early. - the seating 'villages' aren't fit for purpose anymore. Because teams have changed drastically since the move to Cobalt, we need to have a new set up where we can sit with our teams, plus being in the office 3 days a week means we should at least be able to sit collaboratively with our team. This often isn't possible. - In the summer, the AC is turned way up - just because it's warm outside doesn't mean I want to be freezing while working inside! - pay scales seem to be gate kept - there's no transparency around what people are paid for which roles, so it's often difficult to know if you're underselling yourself.
