Not a healthy place to work - Anonymous Employee- Former Employee 1st Formations Employee Review

1.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nothing in here is really worth mentioning.

Cons

This place is a mess. The customer base is a nightmare, senior management is unprofessional and ignores staff, and there’s basically no HR support. Pay is lower than what others in similar roles make, and the office is either boiling in the summer or freezing in the winter. The workload is mentally draining, you’re glued to your desk all day, and layoffs happen for no clear reason. Micromanagement is constant, the CEO is nowhere to be found, and leadership seems to care more about customers than the people actually doing the work. With the money this company brings in, they could easily pay staff better and invest in tools that would make the job manageable, but nothing ever changes.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
13 May 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I’ve been at this company for a while now and have seen how much it’s grown and changed over time. They’re always bringing in talented people to keep the company ahead of the industry, and it really feels like it’s now way ahead of a lot of the competition. They’ve adapted well to changes in tech and the industry while also putting a real focus on employee wellbeing. The offices in Covent Garden are modern and in a great location, with loads to do after work, plus there are weekly company socials which make it easy to get to know everyone. The team is young, creative, and energetic, and with 100+ employees there’s always a good atmosphere around the office. There’s also plenty of opportunity to grow, and self-development is genuinely encouraged.

Cons

One small downside is that because the company is growing so quickly, things can change pretty fast and some processes are still being figured out along the way. There are busy periods, but it also keeps things exciting and gives people the chance to take on new opportunities.

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1st Formations Response
1mo
Thank you for this; and for the time and commitment you've clearly given the business. It's really encouraging to hear this perspective from someone who's been with us through the journey. We're proud of the team we've built and the culture around our offices, and it's great to know that comes through day to day. Wellbeing, growth and self-development are things we genuinely care about, so hearing they're felt in practice is exactly what we want. You've put it well on the cons; growth brings pace and some ambiguity, and we're always working to improve how we manage that without losing the energy that makes this a good place to be. Thanks again. Reviews like this are a real reflection of what we're building.
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