Questionable leadership - please think carefully about working here - Manager LHH Employee Review

2.0
Jul 24, 2020
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Pros

On the surface this is a company with a great purpose and if you're lucky and can be protected from senior leaders and their micro-management you will be able to engage with this purpose and do great work that helps people in their career. Some of my colleagues are the smartest and most humble people I have worked with.

Cons

The main problem is senior management. Its pretty much an old boys club and it seems like if you're part of the in-group you get away with whatever you want. I honestly don't know if any of the tenured E-team members know how to lead a business. There are attempts to bring in seasoned professionals from outside the organization but it seems they either don't last long or maybe they have to just get on board with the problematic culture in order to survive. So much micro-management and not enough strategic thinking!! They are going to destroy the company which is a shame as there is so much potential for it to be better. Work life balance is non-existent and leadership absolutely do not practice what they preach re career development.

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autonomy, collaboration, transparency, employee value

Cons

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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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