Turnover high... Moral low - Anonymous employee LPL Financial Employee Review

1.0
Sep 22, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free food (fruit, cereal, peanut butter, jelly). New offices and young group.

Cons

Too many bosses, structure is confusing in company. Moved to a new floor to become "one company" only to be separation between operations/tech/executives. Pay for parking (company is too cheap to pay the $30 per month/per employee and only $30 commuting benefits when metro costs $2.85 each way during rush hour. Autonomy since company purchase is low (Fortigent to now LPL Financial), feels like LPL is Big Brother. Reviews are a joke, perception is everything and actual work is nothing. Flexibility is gone, punch in/punch out is like being in 5th grade, no upward mobility, do the same thing year after year with little changes.

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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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