I have just started my second week of work. The most obvious difference from any office that I have worked in the UK is the dress code. No one wears a tie and while blue denim is forbidden there are people in black jeans and sweat shirts. Each morning as I am about to leave the house, I really notice the lack of a tie.
The company pays salaries fortnightly rather than the monthly frequency which is the norm in the UK. They also pay with a cheque unless you explicitly request a bank transfer. This seems to significantly increase the admin work for the payroll department.
In common with most US companies the amount of holiday is tiny compared to the UK. I cannot take holiday during my first year and I get just ten days per year; although this rises to fifteen days per year after five years of service.
