London Borough of Barnet Work-life balance reviews

Great location. Generous leave entitlement and other benefits. Increasingly modernising. Relatively new offices. Collaborative and shared goals and ambitions.

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Good Workplace but Disappointing Relocation

Social Worker (Former Employee) - Colindale, Greater London - 26 June 2022

When starting, there was a good team with good workplace culture. Management was open and supportive of new social workers for the most part. There was generous and flexible work arrangements as well. The real downside though, was the relocation package was really lacking with support to transition to living and working and London. There were many logistical issues and things were very slow to get up and running, so it was very disappointing to experience this especially from moving to London from overseas. HR basically ghosted me upon arrival with their support.

Pros

Great colleagues.

Cons

Disappointing relocation package.

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Insights into London Borough of Barnet

Based on 14 survey responses

What people like

Time and location flexibility
Ability to meet personal goals
Ability to learn new things

Areas for improvement

General feeling of work happiness
Trust in colleagues
Overall satisfaction

Fun Workplace

Assistant (Current Employee) - London, Greater London - 5 December 2021

It's okay. not good for long term. Hope to find a better job. to enrich my CV. the location and colleagues are bother good. Interesting environment. Thank you.

Pros

free lunches

Cons

long hours

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Care and Support Manager (Former Employee) - North London, Greater London - 22 July 2020

I gained a lot of knowledge in a new area of work during my time with this employer which has been very valuable. It is a very fast paced environment which is not always condusive with a healthy work/life balance hence my decision to leave.

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Productive and excellent place to work with a yooung family

Learning and Development Officer (Current Employee) - Colindale, Greater London - 17 June 2019

Barnet Council invests in employees, offers flexible working, innovative ,and positive in embracing change. Remuneration is excellent with diverse learning opportunities to suit various learning styles.

Pros

Flexible working

Cons

No free parking

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Saturday Assistant (Current Employee) - Barnet, Greater London - 19 September 2017

Barnet are a great company to work for. The pay is very good for the job and there is lots and lots and lots and lost of different things to do here and that.

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Fun place to work.

Executive Assistant (Former Employee) - Barnet - 8 August 2017

Work is interesting and varied and you feel like you are part of the team. Managers are great and everyone is appreciated. Training is very important and you are encouraged to go on courses.

Pros

Good work ethic

Cons

No perks

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Productive environment with great work life balance

Internal Governance Officer (Former Employee) - Barnet, London - 30 June 2014

9-5 job with late evening meetings. Line management was excellent and good general management.

Pros

Salary and benefits

Cons

Late evening meetings

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Working for community and job satisfaction

Assistant Senior Collection Officer (Current Employee) - Barnet - 26 April 2013

07:00 till 15:00 in and out of buildings cars all day learn more about the general public and their needs Management is a slight let down the do not like change and there for slow in progress co-workers are wonderful and you can make life long friendships hardest part of the job with better management would be the end of day most enjoyable part of the day again with better management every morning I love my job