Great company, shame about the HR function - avoid - HR Generalist BDO Employee Review

1.0
3 Jan 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great organisation - appreciative partners who are considerate of people's wellbeing and willing to listen. Interesting work.

Cons

HR department has very poor culture of bullying and micromanagement, coming from HR leadership. High turnover and low engagement since new HR leadership was brought in c. 18 months ago. HR Leadership asks for feedback but does not act on it. No work/life balance.

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5.0
11 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work schedule and great leadership

Cons

Workload sometimes is a lot, but that is normal for the industry.

3.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Not everyone will be your person, but the ones who are, you'll keep them for life. The intensity of the work forges real bonds. When you go through the grind together, those friendships/mentorship stick long after you've moved on. Same goes for upper management.

Cons

During busy season (approx Jan to April), 40 hours is a floor, not a ceiling, and that's pretty standard for firms of this type. On the consulting side, you're constantly juggling multiple clients with overlapping deadlines, so if time management isn't your strong suit, you'll feel it fast. Compensation is solidly middle-of-the-road; don't expect it to wow you.

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