Poor Leadership Has Ruined The Company - Leadership LHH Employee Review

1.0
Feb 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In some locations across the country, they are still remote, although most markets are going back to a hybrid schedule, with more to come.

Cons

Over the past five years, the company has steadily declined, losing many talented managers and producers due to poor leadership decisions—especially repeated negative changes to compensation, commissions, and manager bonuses. As a result, most high-performing recruiters and managers between the ages of 25 and 45 have left, leaving primarily long-tenured employees who are resistant to change and/or are simply comfortable and close to retirement and don't want to rock the boat. The remaining leaders that report into the president are primarily your typical "yes men" types, who agree with whatever the new flavor of the month is from a strategy perspective. Nearly all the Market Directors and Trainers have departed in the past year, except for the longtime leaders who are disconnected from modern tools, methods, and market changes. Most of the remaining leaders can barely navigate Salesforce and Bullhorn, and were last in production long before the age of LinkedIn. Leadership relies heavily on pressure, metrics, and fear-based management, while aggressively enforcing noncompetes against employees they’ve driven away through their own actions. Meanwhile, they have no problem tying to poach talent from their competition. Seems a little two-faced, doesn't it? I worked here for a pretty long time, and it’s disappointing to see what it has become. If you’re considering working here, I strongly encourage you to consider this experience, and look at the other reviews that pretty much mirroring my experience.

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Pros

Good compensation Lots of jobs to work on

Cons

A lot of leadership changes and compensation changes

1.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

The team was one of the strongest aspects of the organization, with many supportive and hardworking colleagues. PTO and time-off benefits were competitive, including occasional early-release days and additional time-off opportunities throughout the year.

Cons

The company culture has significantly declined in recent years, leading to lower employee morale and engagement. Micromanagement became increasingly common, while transparency and trust diminished. Although remote work was heavily promoted, there has been a shift toward a hybrid/in-office model. Office conditions often created challenges, including recurring maintenance issues and an open floor plan that made it difficult to focus and conduct private conversations or meetings. Compensation has not remained competitive with market expectations, making it increasingly difficult for employees to achieve strong earnings. Comparable staffing firms in the industry often offer higher compensation while providing similar benefits and time-off programs. As a result, retaining experienced recruiters and top performers has become increasingly challenging. Work-life balance also suffered due to the pressure of meeting KPIs and performance metrics, often requiring work outside of normal business hours to remain competitive and meet expectations. Employee engagement initiatives and team-building activities that once contributed to a positive environment have largely disappeared. There has also been noticeable turnover among tenured employees and top performers, raising concerns about retention and overall organizational direction.

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