Weak leadership, poor communication, limited work-life balance, and a culture that resists change.The good things- Competitive benefits package, including HMO and car loan programs.
- There are capable and talented employees with strong ideas, though many have little influence over decision-making.
- Some colleagues, including long-tenured employees, are supportive and reliable.
- The company tries to maintain a respectful “no pahiyaan” culture, although it is not always consistently practiced.
The challenges- Standards for excellence are often based more on following leadership instructions than applying best practices. Many leads are strong in banking knowledge but lack solid Project Management and Agile fundamentals.
- PM and Agile principles are often ignored. Timelines are sometimes set without proper team or stakeholder alignment, and there is an overemphasis on tools and resource maximization rather than collaboration and outcomes.
- Communication and collaboration are weak. Responses to emails and chats are often slow, making coordination difficult.
- Leadership appears disengaged. Regular 1-on-1s are uncommon, and retrospective sessions often feel performative with little follow-through.
- Work-life balance is poor. Last-minute evening meetings are common, even on Fridays, and the recent move to four days onsite reflects a lack of trust in employees’ productivity outside the office.