Pros
I've wanted to post a review of the Howard Group for a while now and I finally got some time to do that today. I've been with the company for many years and have worked with almost everyone there at some point. I have seen lots of people come and go over the years, but that's normal for the industry and I think they have a lower turnover than the average for companies in the hospitality industry. There are lots of us who have been there for 10 years or more. While some people do come and go quickly there are many others like me that are who have been there for years and are really happy - I love working there. You get to do great things and help people with once in a lifetime events. There is a great core team of people who have been there for a long time and are willing to help you learn and grow. After reading some of the other reviews both pro and con, I can tell you that I believe that the negative reviews were from short-timers, people who lasted only a few weeks to barely a year. Those of us who have been with the company for a while love what we do and feel that we are treated very well. The ones who aren't happy are the people who give the events industry a try because it sounds easy and fun and then are surprised when they learn that, sure it's fun, but it's also really intense, you can't screw up with people's once in a lifetime events and that can be stressful if you're not super organized and committed to getting it right. It is a great place to work if you truly want to make a difference in people's lives. It is not the kind of place where you can coast and hide lackluster skills or effort. What we do there is important, at least those of us that love it think so. As for management, I think they are really dedicated and try to do their best for the employees and the customers. The owner, Kevin St John works incredibly hard. I know first-hand how committed he is to helping his employees succeed. He's done a lot for me over the years - he's helped me personally when I was in a tough situation with my family and he went way beyond what I ever thought a boss would do for an employee. I have nothing but the greatest respect for him personally and professionally. He's honest, straightforward and truly cares about his employees.
Cons
This is not the industry for everyone and not everyone joins the team with the same work ethic and values. Events can be stressful and you have to feel good about helping people - if it's all about you.... you won't be successful there.
