Short termist + money oriented - Anonymous employee LHH Employee Review

2.0
Jan 27, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Management are desperate to "engage" (as long as you fit their demographic) so you'll have access to superficial concessions like table tennis, exercise classes and drinks on a Friday. If you can stomach a bit of sycophancy - and you're young and attractive - you might even do quite well here. The American influence on the company is very apparent, so expect heaps of praise to be showered on those with the most sales.

Cons

The outplacement industry is one where you really can go the extra mile to "make a difference", as the LHH tagline goes... Unfortunately the tagline is as FAR as it goes. No extra care or consideration is extended to clients, the only thing that matters is the bottom line. So if you're in this industry or thinking about it, in order to try and help people, find another company. There are some who genuinely do care. Speaking of "genuinely caring", I think it's telling that the CEO has been writing about how to make sure that those leaving your company aren't left with a bitter taste in their mouth... And yet, here we are on Glassdoor with several reviews strongly suggesting experiences to the contrary. Now, I myself have had a fairly pleasant leaving experience because I happened to have the leverage to negotiate an exit on my own terms, but I can think of dozens of people who have been treated incredibly badly by this company, having been made redundant. By a company who are supposed to be experts in this field! The level of irony is matched only by the sheer hubris of senior management in thinking that their poor people management skills won't come back to bite them.

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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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