Poor Senior Managment - Enteral Nurse Danone Employee Review

1.0
Jan 19, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Can manage your own diary

Cons

Dwindling benefits 60hr weeks with no overtime payments Expected to travel to multiple training sessions at HQ in own time Wages extremely low compared with NHS Little chance of promotion, no pay scale No transparency with salaries- new starts salary are often the same as those with 5+ yrs experience Promoted "benefits" poor and add no real value Unrealistic goals to get bonus Top management dont have a clue what its like "on the factory floor" Job advertised as days, but expected to cover night shifts & weekends (and get paid less than minimum wage) Not allowed to be negative or give constructive criticism IT equipment / support poor Constant turnover of staff, so remaining nurses always under great pressure. Senior management dont seem to acknowledge this and keep piling on pressure. Targets rather than patient care Policies and procedures are ridiculous, and unworkable, and just their to protect the company should you make a mistake.

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Cons

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Pros

Work-life balance exists and is generally respected. Bonuses can be good, depending on the year and leadership priorities. Strong, reputable brands that look impressive on a résumé. "Some" genuinely great people who work hard despite the environment.

Cons

No meritocracy whatsoever. Promotions and career growth are driven by favoritism, internal alliances, and visibility politics rather than performance or results. Advancement often feels like a popularity contest. “Core values” are largely performative. They are referenced often but ignored when inconvenient, especially at leadership levels. Questionable long-term strategy. Direction changes frequently, priorities shift without explanation, and long-term planning feels weak or reactive. Extremely bureaucratic. Simple decisions require excessive approvals, slowing execution and stifling innovation. Politics over performance. Success depends more on who you align with than what you deliver. If you're not "one of them" or if they don't want to continue paying you your value, they'll find ways to get rid of you. So choose wisely and research the role and team.

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