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UK Research and Innovation

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Supportive team environment but some toxic attitudes exist - Manager UK Research and Innovation Employee Review

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4.0
Jul 5, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stimulating environment when working with science Promotion can be limited

Cons

Can be a little bureaucratic

2.0
Oct 29, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- New CEO direction - Talented and committed people - Interesting work and partnerships - Great opportunity for change - Learning and Development opportunities.

Cons

Senior IT leadership lacks focus and consistency. Priorities and directions change almost daily, often contradicting previous guidance. • The CIO frequently appears disengaged in meetings, showing more interest in sketching or doodling than in understanding the actual discussion. • Poor delegation and memory lead to the same tasks being assigned to multiple people, causing duplication of effort and wasted time. • Large sums are spent on external consultants to validate feedback that employees have already provided. Feedback which was initially dismissed. • Frequent emotional outbursts from the CIO create an uncomfortable and unpredictable working environment. • A strong emphasis is placed on being “data-driven,” but when data is presented, it’s often disregarded in favor of subjective opinion. • The CIO often assumes that solutions from previous organizations will apply here, without regard for this company’s unique structure and requirements. • The culture of constant “deep dives” and repetitive review sessions results in teams spending more time justifying their work than actually delivering outcomes.

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