Pros
Decent benefits including good pension contributions (sell the shares quickly though as they’re plummeting in value)
Cons
You’re expected to fit into a box in the “career framework”, and apply to a panel to be promoted from one level to the next. It is like a parody of corporate culture. They aim to pay average compensation, so consistent good performance is rewarded by reduced pay rises. This results in most employees being average or worse. Internal systems and processes are stuck in the ‘80s. This makes basic tasks, e.g. filling in your timesheet, a nightmare. No support when you are “in between assignments”. It’s up to you to apply for your next role, or wait eight weeks to be made redundant. The sensible thing to do is take this time to apply elsewhere.