Credit Suisse (Asset Management Division)

The work atmosphere could use a little improvement, say insiders, but it's not as bad as it used to be. Not long ago, Credit Suisse went through some internal turmoil, as poor market conditions caused several rounds of layoffs, which in turn lowered morale. Today, though, it looks like the firm has put those days to rest. Credit Suisse has an "excellent environment," says a source, "but it does depend upon which group you're in." "The level of communication and openness in this organization is refreshing compared to my former firm," says another, who used to work for a Credit Suisse competitor. "They seem to have gotten past almost all of these issues with the DLJ acquisition and certainly those with the First Boston acquisition," though one contact says that there should be encouragement of "more sharing of best practices amongst relationship managers in the private client group."