Is NEXT a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at NEXT have rated their employer with 2.9 out of 5 stars in 67 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of NEXT employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at NEXT now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at NEXT .

Does NEXT pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at NEXT with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 67 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries and benefits at NEXT .

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at NEXT?

45% of Software Developer employees at NEXT would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 9% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated NEXT with a 2.6 rating for work-life-balance, 3.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.0 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NEXT?

Sales Assistant (1436) , Sales Consultant (848) , Sales Associate (833) , Retail Sales Assistant (252) , Retail Assistant (196) , Retail Sales Associate (189) , Stockroom Assistant (156) , Customer Assistant (126) , Warehouse Operative (124) , Sales Advisor (119) , Customer Service Representative (105) , Sales (105) , Customer Service (96) , Team Member (96) , Retail Sales Consultant (84)

What are the pros of working at NEXT according to real employee reviews?

"I worked in the Woking store and all the staff were friendly and easy to work with." ((in 612 reviews)); "I worked with really nice people which is why my experience at next has been so great." ((in 454 reviews)); "Flexible hours and easy to get shifts swapped" ((in 355 reviews)); "Helpful and friendly colleagues" ((in 301 reviews)); "Good benefits for staff that are employed and have good employee schemes" ((in 169 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NEXT according to real employee reviews?

"As it got very busy it was very tiring and as I only worked 4.5 hour shifts I never got a break Pay is low" ((in 664 reviews)); "Poor management and not challenging enough" ((in 604 reviews)); "The managers that I have had are not great to work with and are exceptionally rude." ((in 408 reviews)); "No training plan (How can you develop and progress if there isn't any consistent training plan and feedback given)" ((in 195 reviews)); "Minimum wage and very busy" ((in 157 reviews))

NEXT Software Developer reviews

2.9

45% would recommend to a friend

(67 total reviews)

Simon Wolfson

47% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated NEXT with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 67 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. NEXT is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

67 reviews

1.0

Sep 6, 2024

Not fantastic

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There was no pros working here

Cons

Moved between 3 managers within 6 months. Moved onto legacy software when promised i would be working on greenfield. Forced back into office when hired on a remote basis.

NEXT Response

1y

Thank you for providing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at NEXT did not meet your expectations and that you faced multiple challenges during your time with us. We understand that frequent management changes, unexpected shifts in software projects, and changes in remote work arrangements can be frustrating. Your concerns about these issues are important, and we will share your feedback with the relevant teams to address and improve these areas. If you have any further details or suggestions, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your input and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

1.0

Aug 23, 2024

Good benifits More politics

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benifits. employee discount on cloaths.

Cons

If you are a skilled person dont concider applying for a position here. You cannot get promoted. Eventhough your hard work is getting recognized promotion is all about politics and the likeing of the person.

NEXT Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience of working at NEXT for the past few years. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve found our benefits and employee discount to be valuable. However, we’re concerned to learn about your experience with career progression within the company. At NEXT, we strive to recognize and reward hard work and talent, and it’s disappointing to hear that you feel promotions are not reflective of these values. Your feedback is crucial, and we take it seriously. We will ensure that your concerns are brought to the attention of our management team, as we continue to review our internal promotion processes to ensure they are fair and merit-based. Your advice is appreciated, and we are committed to improving our practices to better support the growth and development of our team members. If you have any further insights or would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Thank you for your contributions to NEXT, and for sharing your thoughts.

4.0

Aug 8, 2024

NA

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best company to work. management full support

Cons

nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing

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