Micromanagement at it's worst - Access & Identity Management BlackRock Employee Review

1.0
Jun 28, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good Benifits that's about it.

Cons

Constant dumping of requests from managers onto employees. Endless politics to get promoted. To many mangers to report to and your voice is lost.

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BlackRock Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We hear you and encourage you to discuss these issues regarding management inconsistencies with HR.

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