LPL Cannot Afford a Receptionist! So many LPL jobs are being shipped to India. LPL Advisors, guard your assets! - Program Manager LPL Financial Employee Review

3.0
Dec 4, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good PTO vacation policy and good experience to learn the world of financial industry.

Cons

Morale has been declining to very low levels since early this year. LPL cannot even afford couple of pizzas and sodas for employee holiday parties so no holiday parties at LPL this year. My cousin works at a small mattress store (yes a mattress store) and they had a nice little holiday party for their employees. Very misguided management decision at LPL so far this year. Seems like HR is in a deep, deep hybernation sleep with no ETA to wake up!

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Pros

Great culture and work life balance

Cons

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Pros

LPL Financial offers a flexible hybrid work model, which is one of the better aspects of the company. Managers are generally not overly strict about specific in-office days, giving employees some flexibility in managing their schedules.

Cons

Work-life balance is a major challenge. Weekend release work is common, often averaging two weekends per month, yet there is no overtime compensation. Employees are essentially expected to work a full workweek plus weekends when needed, which has contributed to high turnover on some teams. The culture can also feel harsh and impersonal. Leadership rarely expresses appreciation or recognition for employee contributions, which negatively impacts morale. Some managers come across as cold or overly task-focused, creating an environment where employees feel valued only for output rather than as people. There also appears to be a lack of trust between employees and leadership. Many teammates do not seem confident that leadership understands or genuinely addresses their concerns. Overall, morale feels low, and recognition for strong performance appears limited.

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