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      HSBC

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      HSBC reviews

      3.8

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (28,250 total reviews)
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      Georges Elhedery

      69% approve of CEO

      66% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      HSBC has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 28,250 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HSBC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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      28K reviews
      4.0
      Oct 27, 2009

      Great place to work and resume builder

      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work-life balance I have an excellent relationship with my manager International opportunities are available at the Vice President levels

      Cons

      The levels and bureaucracy can get overwhelming at times HR at times has little power or say in the way things are done or to be changed

      1.0
      Oct 27, 2009

      "Your future with HSBC is [not in the US]" -- CEO, HSBC North America, May 2009 -- It shows in the over 12000 jobs cut

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Mettawa facility is very nice--gym, great cafeteria, open work space plan. Benefits package is satisfactory. Salaries for managers and below will be in the medium range of the market. If you are internationally mobile, many opportunities exist.

      Cons

      "Grade on the curve" performance evaluation system (you're ranked and get a bonus or not/keep your job or not/) against your peers, HSBC exiting businesses in US. CEO has moved from London to Hong Kong. Mediocre benefits and mid-range salaries. Commute to Mettawa is horrible from anyplace in Chicago. Exceptionally political environment-- unfairness in promotions an ongoing company-wide issue with employees. Workload is onerous due to under staffing. Training is online and most trainers have been let go, as have most employee communications people.

      4.0
      Oct 25, 2009

      Decent place to work with good benefits

      Financial analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      HSBC offers good pay and great benefits. Some positions offer telecommute/work-form-home ability. Good place for those seeking international mobility. This bank has a solid international reputation.

      Cons

      Political environment with aggravating chain of command issues. Staff reductions are placing a bigger burden on the remaining work force. HSBC is reducing US operations to increase emerging market investment.

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