Not What I Expected - Anonymous employee BBVA Employee Review

3.0
Nov 29, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Since I’ve only been with the bank a short time, I’m still observing. So far, the people are ok and some are friendlier than others. Having the option to work remotely is a huge plus although it’s only day a week and I hope that changes to give employees who want to permanently work from home that option.

Cons

Open concept floor plan. There is absolutely no privacy since there are no partitions or cubicles to drown out any noise. No formal training for new employees in specific departments. It’s almost similar to a “sink or swim” situation. You are not gained system access in a timely manner and they have antiquated ways to process their closing documents that is not streamlined and very time consuming. And the TL’s & managers micromanage depending on what department you’re in.

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BBVA Response
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Thanks for leaving a review. We’re glad that you’re enjoying the opportunity to work remotely and appreciate your feedback regarding training. We are continuously working to improve the new employee onboarding experience and will share the needs you addressed with the team. If you still need assistance with systems training, we encourage you to speak with your manager about potential opportunities. You may also contact Team Member Services at 1-888-474-3575 to share your experience and receive help with navigating the training resources available in Campus BBVA, which also offers access to Lynda.com courses.

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