Promotion of bad managers - Consultant CF Employee Review

There is some access to bonuses and occasional learning opportunities. However, these benefits come at a significant cost to wellbeing, work-life balance, and mental health

Expectations are consistently unrealistic, and unprofessional behaviour comes from the very top. This behaviour is not only tolerated but mirrored by promoted partners, which reinforces a culture where poor leadership is normalised rather than challenged. There is also a noticeable sense of arrogance, as though employees should feel privileged simply to work there. In reality, that narrative feels completely disconnected from the company’s reputation in the market. The business would benefit from a serious culture reset, greater humility, and a leadership team willing to acknowledge that respect has to be earned, not assumed.

I have worked at CF for nearly a decade. Since joining in 2016, I have received: - A fair and reasonable salary, which has incrementally increased each year - A liberal holiday allowance - Manageable working hours - Thoughtful and incredibly generous gifts to celebrate milestone years - Opportunities to learn and develop my skills and overall career - Promotions - Flexibility to my working pattern and most importantly of all, encouragement and kindness, after becoming a mother - Empathetic and genuine care at the moments when I needed it, from colleagues across all levels of the business, including our CEO. For me, these things have formed the building blocks of a strong and sustainable career.

While no organisation is perfect, my overall experience over my long tenure has been that CF is a supportive and collaborative place to work and I hope to continue working here for many years to come.