The fake reviews being posted recently are truly insulting to all of the colleagues who worked/work here. None of these reviews highlight the genuine terrible things that happen at BYG. Your employees know these are fake. They're either entertained or disgusted at your cheap behaviour. Why don't you spend time implementing real positive change, to generate real positive reviews?
You're expected to work overtime as standard, for no reward or pay. As a fake review claims - 'you have to work an extra hour to get the job done'. This is an understatement. You will work 2+ hours overtime every day as standard practice. This has a huge negative impact on your personal life and mental health. Seeing the people you work alongside, crying behind their desk at 7pm with no support from management is a difficult thing to witness. Or experience.
The management team is a mixed bag. There are a few managers who have no idea what they are doing. And they barely lift a finger unless asked. But these are harmless compared to the senior managers - who like the MD, are abusive, sexist and homophobic. They run their departments like a school playground. They often scream and scold employees for no real reason. Bully them out of the business. Or sexually harass the colleagues they manage. Both in and outside of work hours. It's quite hard to get away from unless you leave.
The perks are poor. There are no real benefits or bonuses from working here, compared to almost every other company around Nottingham.
The office is falling apart. Mouldy bathrooms. A broken heating system. No air con - which means you're baking in summer time. At least twice - someone defecated on the floor. It would appear that some colleagues believe - if you work in a rubbish dump, then you'll treat it like one.