Pros
BCMS, in 2022, is a hugely different company to that in 2019 and other than the loss of some amazing colleagues due to the effects of the pandemic, almost everything else has improved for the better since the business reset itself.
The current size of BCMS has meant more collaboration, greater understanding of other people's roles, and the ability to get involved across the business. It also means I know all of my colleagues by name and who to go to if I need anything.
BCMS became an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) owned business in 2022, so that's quite unique in itself, and the staff have a chance to shape the destiny and direction of the business. I've never really felt like 'just another employee number' at BCMS, but the feeling of belonging and the ability to contribute and have yourself heard has never been greater.
Staff are encouraged to actively contribute ideas, assistance, and help out across the business and I've learned so much more about the other aspects of the business by helping out other teams and getting involved in projects compared to more silo-led companies where everyone stays in their lane.
BCMS has a community/family feel that comes from the founding family and is continued in the current leadership team. Everyone has a voice and everyone can help shape the business success for the future and, thanks to the EOT, benefit from that success.
Unfortunately, like some other companies, BCMS has started to pull back regarding working remotely; forcing everyone back into the office for the majority of the week - easily the biggest negative for anyone who finds offices distracting, unproductive, and an entirely redundant due to the communications technology available today.
Cons
Due to the size of the company there can be limited room for career progression (particularly in back-office roles) but there is scope to learn so much if you don't particularly care about getting a new job title every 3 years.
Mandatory office days (minimum 3 days at time of writing).
