2.0
11 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Interesting work and customers. Decent office facilities in the centre of Manchester.
Cons
Toxic working environment. EDI needs a lot of work!
Appleyard Lees Reviews
2.6
28% would recommend to a friend
22% positive business outlook
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11 reviews
11 Feb 2026
4.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Friendly firm, good atmosphere. Interesting work
Cons
Average salary but that’s about it
2.0
31 Dec 2025
Stuck in the Past and Not Healthy Long‑Term
Former employee, more than 1 year
Halifax, England
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
There are some good social events, and the firm does offer genuine support for personal development and training. Individuals within teams can be supportive, and there is clear potential for the workplace to be a positive environment if changes were embraced more fully.
Cons
Despite stating that new ideas are welcome, the organisation relies heavily on outdated and inefficient systems and shows strong resistance to meaningful change. Micromanagement is common, communication is largely top-down, and there is a noticeable lack of trust in staff. Combined with constant pressure and unrealistic expectations, this creates a stressful atmosphere that can feel toxic at times and is difficult to sustain in the long term. Overall, the culture feels stuck in the past and not well aligned with modern ways of working.
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