Cliquey - Anonymous employee Holland & Knight Employee Review

2.0
Jul 16, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits were good and it was clear the company was run by an incredibly competent group of people. HR was also good.

Cons

Some departments, including the one I worked in, had a tendency to be deeply cliquey and the employees made no effort to hide it. This led to less competent workers being put into positions of power over others, disseminating unclear instructions that made it obvious the person giving them didn't actually understand what was going on. For example, telling subordinates to do "whatever you think is best" without being able to explain what the goal or parameters are.

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Cons

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Pros

Gained valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced work environment.

Cons

Leadership from the top of several departments created an unnecessarily cutthroat work environment. Many management decisions appeared to prioritize short-term objectives over employee retention and morale. One of the most concerning patterns I observed was that several employees with 20+ years of service were terminated around the time of their annual performance reviews. Whether intentional or not, it created a perception that long-term loyalty and experience were not valued. In addition, many of the support departments operated in a way that fostered hostility rather than collaboration. Communication was often poor, accountability was inconsistent, and the overall culture became increasingly toxic. If you're considering working here, be aware that your experience may depend heavily on your department and leadership, as the organizational culture can be challenging.

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