Not what it once was - Human Resources Specialist Santander Employee Review

3.0
17 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Some amazing people still left (but very few) Good pension and benefits

Cons

People with any entrepreneurial spirit or wanting to make a change are no longer encouraged to be themselves. Push to get everyone into an office for no real reason under the banner of “collaboration” but it’s really to justify having the space. So many people being made redundant there’s a fear whenever you get an invite to meet with your line manager. Presentism is now the go to standard.

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Bonus based on performance. The company always put on events for the employees. Great work environment

Cons

Work long days. And sometimes weekends. Not much room for growth

4.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Of all the companies I have worked for, Santander has had the strongest training program. The training was comprehensive, well-structured, and especially valuable for employees who are new to the banking industry. Additionally, Santander's ONE software is by far the most intuitive and user friendly banking platform I have used, making it easy to learn and navigate while supporting efficient daily operations.

Cons

Like most retail banking roles, there is a strong sales component. With fewer customers visiting branches due to online banking and ATMs, much of the day is spent making outbound calls to existing clients, trying to set appointments, and push products and services. While I understand the importance of sales in the industry, I personally felt there was significant pressure to prioritize sales goals over relationship building and client service, which I was not comfortable with.

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