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      Work life balance is a serious issue - Human Resources Business Partner Barclays Employee Review

      3.0
      11 Dec 2010
      Human resources business partner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      30 days holidays, great people, interesting work - a mix of strategic and operational HR, good opportunities for advancement and progression

      Cons

      There is a long hours culture in HR, senior management sees it, and tries to do something about it but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Pay is low compared to competitors

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      5.0
      25 Apr 2026
      Quantitative analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      good work life balance, good learning

      Cons

      a lot of maintenance work

      4.0
      22 Jun 2026
      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

      Cons

      Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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