oh dear....... - Anonymous employee LHH Employee Review

1.0
22 Jan 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

updated London office so it looks nice and theoretically created a great working environment for clients - though not sure if nice surroundings are that needed when you are looking for a new role

Cons

Total loss of leadership - Leadership team and direct reports are falling away as they either resign, are made redundant or are fired due to their incompetence. Such as shame as the mid management and project teams were removed in an earlier restructuring so they are now devoid of the knowledge to fix the problems. Supporting people requires people - it can't all be achieved through flashy systems and driving people to workshops and online. Outplacement business just about holding on but very little beyond this and no expertise left from the original consulting and coaching team.

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autonomy, collaboration, transparency, employee value

Cons

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1.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

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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