FDM Group

Hours

"On average I spend between 45 – 50 hours in the office per week. I don't have to work weekends, and the company is flexible about when you can take your holidays, attending medical appointments, important family/religious events, etc." -- Academy Recruitment Consultant
"Circa 40 hours by choice. Due to the nature of the role (IT) work is required occasionally outside core hours, but time in lieu is provided. Flexi hours apply to facilitate access to my young son." -- Head of Infrastructure
"Hours are 9 – 5:30, we usually get here early and stay late when needed, it works well!" -- HR Assistant
"We do work extra hours within FDM, but this is essential to hitting target and to getting the job done. No one minds this because we understand within our sector this is not a 9-5 job and in order to achieve to the best of our ability we put in extra efforts to support each other and the company. These extra hours are rewarded with incentives and extra holidays. The company is extremely flexible with hours and holidays, as they appreciate how hard we work and reward this accordingly. On average I spend around 40 hours a week at work, but this is in and out of the office." -- Academy Events Consultant
"I work 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday. I do not work on weekends to date and have not taken any time off. The company is flexible for future holidays." -- Receptionist
"Although I often have to work outside normal working hours, I feel this is noticed and appreciated. I do this because I enjoy my role and feel a responsibility to do the best job I can do, which often means 'going the extra mile'." -- Insider

"I spend around 40 hours a week in the office. The hours are not flexible, but situations that require time off are generally met with understanding. Many employees choose to stay late some days, and I think these choices are taken into consideration individually. The system for booking holidays seems to work well and is operated with friendliness, as opposed to unnecessary strictness." -- Performance Analyst
"I spend an average of 45 hours a week at work. This is because I am a manager and take my job seriously. I enjoy being at work and love my job so this is not a problem. The directors are very flexible with me and if I need to work from home one day that is not a problem. If you commit to FDM, then FDM commits to you and supports you in your role." -- Marketing Manager
"55 hours per week. I never have to work at the weekend. Hours I work are my own choice, you can do less if you wanted." -- Resourcer
"At FDM we realise that you get what you put in. Nobody will comment on your hours and if you have left on time or not. I normally work from 8:45 to between 17:30 and 18:00. We never work weekends as this is considered play time!" -- PR Assistant
"I probably spend between 40 and 45 hours per week in the office. We don't work the weekends, but I would be willing to help out with work related matters over a weekend." -- Graduate Events Consultant
"Never enough hours in the day and they go far too fast. Suggests a buoyant business with interesting and engaging work. Circa 45 – 55 hours per week, rarely work on weekends, and leave policy is fair and reasonable." -- Executive

Perks

"Discounts on restaurants such as Yo Sushi, etc. Great events – annual boat party on the Thames and trips away – a weekend in Paris for everyone" -- HR Assistant
"Great company events!" -- HR Assistant
"Good company events, travel expenses, they help with moving costs." -- HR Assistant
"Other incentives are the FDM Star scheme, where nominated employees that have done particularly well over the past month are rewarded with vouchers. There is also a referral scheme, whereby a £500 bonus will be given for referring someone to FDM once they have completed 6 months’ employment." -- HR Assistant

"Car allowance." -- Head of Infrastructure
"We have regular and very popular events, including a boat party on the Thames to celebrate our consultants’ hard work." -- Graduate Events Consultant
"Expenses are paid – for travel and accommodation, should it be required, and work events are held fairly regularly (boat parties, etc.)." -- Performance Analyst
"At FDM we are often treated! We had a boat party in London during the summer and staff were also rewarded for hard work by being whisked off to Paris last year!" -- PR Assistant

Pluses

"Networking with people, opportunities, diverse work, large company with new people joining continually to add to the experience." -- HR Assistant
"Good atmosphere, interesting job and one day is never the same. The team I work with are top quality!" -- HR Assistant
"The flat structure makes learning and interaction with more experienced employees easy and enjoyable. There is a strong notion that colleagues should interact and form friendships, whilst maintaining a strong work ethic under unified goals." -- Performance Analyst
"Promotions, bonus scheme, social aspect." -- Resourcer
"Plenty of opportunities – especially for new IT graduates." -- Trainer
"The people, the culture and the benefits!" -- Marketing Manager

"Professional yet fun environment, company sponsored events." -- Receptionist
"The young employees and enthusiasm of employees." -- Marketing Assistant
"Opportunities to gain experience and training + friendly working environment + flat structure, so able to converse with more senior members of staff." -- HR Assistant
"The sociable nature of the company makes it a very enjoyable place to work. There are also a lot of opportunities to progress and to work in different areas of the business if you are not 100% sure of what you would be most suited to." -- Insider
"The best things are: the fact that hard work is recognised; the young atmosphere; work/life balance; career prospects." -- PR Assistant
"Energy of the organisation as a whole and diversity of work." -- Executive

Minuses

"Strong sales culture, can sometimes feel too sales-centric." -- HR Assistant
"To be honest, that is a difficult question to answer. The negatives are hard to come by. Obviously, there are stressful days, but these days often remind you of your importance within the company and the level of responsibility to which you must adhere to, which in turn reiterates the rewards of working in a successful company." -- Performance Analyst
"None to speak of." -- Executive

"They don't change the type of chocolate in the vending machines very often!" -- HR Assistant
"Sometimes it can be a little chaotic as we are growing at such a rate. But this can be seen as a positive too, it keeps us busy!" -- HR Assistant
"Sales team not completing their paperwork." -- Sales Manager