Overall good experience - Administrative William Blair Employee Review

3.0
Feb 16, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stable company. Has been in business for 80 years. Smart financial management. Very conservative. Good benefits currently. Some very nice people work there.

Cons

Few shared resources between departments; they really only care about the top producers/depts. Behind the times regarding diversity - including women. The firm is 95% male partners and men in leadership positions.

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William Blair Response
8y
Thank you for the feedback. We are happy that your overall experience at William Blair has been positive. Your comment regarding nice people working at William Blair reflects the culture for which we are known. Our people are our most important asset and are critical to our mission of building value for our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to recruit and retain individuals who are truly invested in one another, in our clients, and in the firm. We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive experience for the talent at William Blair. This year, 24% of the employees promoted to partner are female, of which half are racially and ethnically diverse. Recently, we launched a Global Inclusion Council (GIC), comprised of key leaders and representatives from across the firm including members from our Business Resource Groups, which include LGBTQ+, veterans', and women's groups. The GIC is committed to diversity and inclusion as the heart of our firm. Thank you again for sharing your comments. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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Pros

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Cons

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William Blair Response
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Thank you for taking the time to post a review, and we wish you the best in your career at William Blair!
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Pros

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Cons

Office politics don't matter as much as an analyst but it's certainly there and you'll notice that. Work could be a lot sometimes (benched marked against investment banking standard) and middle mgmt. is pretty weak. And there's no incentives to fix that because it won't affect topline.

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William Blair Response
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Thank you for taking the time to post a review, and we wish you the best in your career at William Blair.
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