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      FDM Group

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      FDM Group reviews

      3.1

      53% would recommend to a friend

      (3,956 total reviews)
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      Rod Flavell

      55% approve of CEO

      34% positive business outlook

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      FDM Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,956 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FDM Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologia da informação industry (3.9 stars).

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      4K reviews
      2.0
      Apr 16, 2016

      Treat it as last chance saloon

      It consultant
      Recommend
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some excellent clients. The people working at the client generally understand what FDM is (an outsourced grad scheme) and give really good support. If you have no IT experience they will get you into a company where you can get the experience. Great stepping stone. All other consultants are in the same boat, great sense of camaraderie. You will realise what red flags are and why you need to pay attention to them

      Cons

      The training is very outdated and gives very little preparation for life on site. The computer equipment is diabolical, 2GB of Ram in development machines when I was training. No real retention rates after the two years so very few experienced consultants to talk to. Not many internet providers run 3 or 4 month contracts, FDM contracts can run that short so you are expected to suck it an and pay 6 months yourself or not have internet. No ongoing training unless the client does it themselves. If the workers at the client do not understand how much of a rookie you are prepare to feel like a burden. No real choice in what you end up doing. Very low pay especially compared to other "consulting" companies (Deloitte, Cap Gemini Accenture etc.). No sick pay. Bank holidays basically replace a paid holiday day so you end up with 8 unpaid holiday days, 8 bank holiday days, 9 paid holiday days and 3 compulsory holiday days over christmas. Stupid rules when training such as no headphones when coding alone, tie worn at all times etc. The rules that apply to trainees don't apply to other people in the office. This creates an us and them mentality. The trainers often have no experience in industry. The system to access payslips only works on internet explorer, a technology that even Microsoft are moving away from with edge. Again with the payslip system, it doesn't work on Macbooks, if your client doesn't allow use of the internet for non approved sites you can't access your payslips. Even though the clients are the ones putting all the effort into training etc. FDM still try bleed them dry if they wish to keep you post contract. You can be fired during training for being late or ill and will be charged £20,000. If account managers treat you like crap and you argue back you can be fired and.... charged £20,000

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      FDM Group Response
      10y
      I appreciate you taking the time to voice your opinion about FDM Group and we will be sure to take all of your criticisms into consideration as we continuously try to improve the company for everyone. - You mention the great clients we have, so I would like to emphasize that these very clients are the ones who dictate how we train our Consultants. We are always in conversation with them to find out what skills are most important for Consultants joining them on site, and we train to their specifications make sure you are as prepared as possible to handle the placement. - While many Consultants do stay with FDM after the two year contract comes to an end, you’re right – many of them are given a full time role with the client which is something we fully encourage. This is key for our clients and key for our consultants. We are in the business of starting careers, and we’re incredibly proud that many of our former Consultants are now in senior roles with our clients around the world. - One last thing – Never at FDM has someone been fired simply for occasional lateness or illness. Like any role, at any level, with any company in the world, there are certain standards to which employees are held to for being responsible and punctual, but we certainly understand getting caught on the tube or coming down with the flu. As you would find with any business though, if there is a pattern of showing up late every day and we do not see improvement after a formal warning, that of course could be cause for concern. I see that you are a current employee so please feel free to come and talk to me directly. We strive to provide the best work environment for everyone in the company, and if changing the payslip system or improving the hardware will help (things we try to do regularly), we want to know! Please email me directly at Jonathan.Young@fdmgroup.com Jonathan Young - CIO
      1.0
      Apr 13, 2016

      Business Analyst

      Anonymous employee
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Fellow trainees are friendly and likeminded - Great team spirit during training period - Placements with blue chip clients (if you are lucky) - Nice offices located in London Bridge

      Cons

      - Trainees are seen as 'prey' by Account Managers, as they face pressure from management to meet sales targets and get trainees out on site. No synergy between sales and trainees. - Literally no choice when it comes to Job Offers. You are pressured to accept the offer because the client comes first, even if you really don't want to work for them. - Well below graduate level pay £18000 (basic) and then a daily rate on top when you are on site with a client - The quality of training is nowhere near the level they claim it to be (some courses allegedly worth £20,000) Some material has simply been copied and pasted from other books. Material could easily be learnt from YouTube for £0 - Contract that ties you in for 2 years service. Up to a £20,000 fee if you pull out of the contract at any time, regardless of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you genuinely don't like FDM) - Un-paid training

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      FDM Group Response
      10y
      Thank you for taking the time to share both your positive and negative thoughts with us. We take all comments seriously so I would like to address some of your points: - Communication and synergy between teams can always be improved and we strive for continuous development in this area. The account managers work very hard to find great placements for all of our trainees, but perhaps more team building activities should be implemented. - We do our very best to match the specialties and preferences of our Consultants with the opportunities available. The nature of consulting work does require some flexibility in role assignments, which is why we are fully transparent of our geographic flexibility requirements up front. - We make the terms of the salary and contract as transparent as possible throughout the entire process so it doesn’t surprise anyone. While the rate may seem low, it’s important to remember that you are not just doing a job, but receiving high quality training in both professional and technical skills, job placement assistance through our Careers Programme, and access to a network of industry leaders – all things that are invaluable at the start of your career. Having launched 5000+ careers to date is proof that the FDM Careers Programme works. It sets you up for lucrative earning potential and great career prospects for your future. Check out the FDM Alumni videos online when you get a moment. - We stand by the quality of our training, as do our clients. We are constantly improving and adapting it based on the latest demands and technologies in the industry, and our multiple clients agree that it is a crucial part of the FDM model. They on-board FDM Consultants because they know that they will be trained to the highest standard – not something you can get from YouTube. - As previously mentioned, these final two points are transparent from the assessment stage, and we allow a two week grace period before fully committing to the programme so you can make sure it is for you. I hope you understand these points and encourage you to always reach out to Human.Resources@fdmgroup.com if you ever have any concerns. Sheila Flavell
      4.0
      Apr 9, 2016

      Consulting Project

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very responsive staff and personnel

      Cons

      Limited support from management team

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      FDM Group Response
      10y
      Thank you for your comments.
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