Not the best place to start - Anonymous employee HSBC Employee Review

3.0
20 Apr 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The brand name looks good on the CV. Good work life balance. Work environment in most offices is warm and welcoming.

Cons

Growth is painfully slow. Compensation package generally below industry standard. Outdated systems and infrastructure.

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Cons

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Pros

Good, smart colleagues in other offices.

Cons

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