Supportive colleagues and good social values - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij 1st Formations

5,0
19 mei 2026
Anonieme werknemer
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Really lovely colleagues. Dog friendly. Strong focus on ESG, the charity and environmental work really align with my values. Free lunch Fridays, I appreciate it's from Atis so it's a healthy lunch. Paid volunteer days.

Minpunten

Office is lacking a buzz on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The coffee in the machines is not good. I struggle to get the input I need for my projects from certain people which is really frustrating.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. It really does mean a lot to read such balanced and thoughtful feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the team and that our focus on ESG, charity and environmental work is resonating with you. That sense of shared values, alongside a supportive and inclusive environment, is something we care deeply about. It’s also great to hear that some of the everyday touches, like Free Lunch Fridays from Atis, and our dog-friendly offices, are contributing positively to your experience. We also really appreciate you being open about where things aren’t working as well. The quieter office days you mention, along with the challenges in getting timely input on projects, are important reflections for us. As we continue to grow, making sure collaboration is smooth, communication is clear, and the office feels energised throughout the week are all areas we’re actively focusing on. If you’re open to it, we’d really encourage you to connect with the People Team directly to discuss the collaboration challenges you’re facing or share ideas on how we can improve the office experience. And yes, that includes the coffee beans we use. Thanks again for taking the time to share this; it genuinely helps us keep improving in the right ways.

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2,0
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2,0
9 jun 2026
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Nothing significant to highlight here. Good and bad,

Minpunten

The company tried to look supportive on the surface, but once you were actually in the role, the cracks showed fast. The team was collaborative enough, but the expectations kept shifting and the “manageable workload” only stayed manageable because most of the tasks were the same repetitive admin work every day. I picked up some office skills and got pulled into different departments, but none of it led anywhere because there’s basically no real advancement in admin roles. And whenever priorities changed, which was often, the direction became vague, leaving everyone guessing what actually mattered. It was frustrating to feel stuck and constantly trying to make sense of unclear guidance.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly around clarity of direction and progression opportunities. While we recognise that priorities can evolve in a growing business, we do not aim for colleagues to feel uncertain or unsupported in their roles. We also appreciate your comments on workload and development. While some administrative roles naturally involve routine tasks, we strive to provide broader learning opportunities and clearer progression pathways. We’re sorry this wasn’t reflected in your experience. At the same time, we aim to ensure expectations are communicated clearly and that changes in priorities are supported with appropriate guidance. Your feedback highlights that we need to continue strengthening consistency in these areas. We encourage open and constructive dialogue and provide a range of channels for colleagues to raise concerns, including confidential routes and direct access to HR. If you would be open to discussing your feedback further, please contact us at HR@1stformations.co.uk. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
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