The reality of working for firstPRO is the opposite of what they advertise - Executive Recruiter firstPRO Employee Review

1.0
Apr 24, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you enjoy working for a company with: -Bureaucracy -Poor management -Favoritism -Toxic Culture -High-turnover -Lack of transparency -Little to none of employee benefits, retirement -Lack of career advancement Then this is a great place for you to have an employment.

Cons

Behind the fancy facade, this company is filled with: -Legal Issues -Integrity Issues -Cultural Issues -Ethical Issues They advertise themselves as one of the top executive search firm for a selective ranges of verticals, but behind the curtain this is really just a temp agency, what is worst they lack of temp agency like aerotek, adecco structure, training and resource. Every team makes their own policy and rules and within the organization it constantly collapses and conflicts are norm. Additional, culture from top down is extremely toxic and bureaucratic; management is extremely incompetent and favoritism is notorious at this place; turnover is terrible at this place, their website advertise average 6 years of tenure of their staff which is a lie, majority if their legacy, top performing employees have left this firm in the past 2 years, turnover at this place is nearly 100%. They will sell you the world and make you feel like a king during the interview process, but the reality is, the benefit is horrible and expensive, there is no retirement plan, they throw expensive parties but employees don't have a sustainable career and benefit package, period. They constantly make payroll errors and commission errors, which they got into legal issue with one of the former employee for payroll issue. Most importantly, this place is lack of future for its own business and it's employees; there is no succession planning, there is no projected growth objectives, almost every family member of this owner works at this company... this place might have a better future if they are sold in the foreseeable future, otherwise, this place is merely a cash bank for the ownership. Make sure you exercise cautions prior accepting a role here, do your research, reference check and homework, don't just go with what they tell you during the interview process or what they advertise on their website.

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1.0
Jan 17, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Small Company environment. Good office location.

Cons

1. Management Relationships: It has come to my attention that there is a personal relationship between the owner and a lower-level employee, which raises potential concerns regarding professionalism and workplace dynamics, particularly given the significant age difference. This situation may inadvertently create perceptions of favoritism within the team. 2. Leadership Competence: There appears to be a lack of direction and understanding among upper management regarding effective operational practices. This has led to a workplace environment that can feel disorganized and unstructured. 3. Work Environment: The overall atmosphere may be likened to a "small-town" mentality, where casual interactions often overshadow professional standards. While a friendly environment can be beneficial, it may sometimes result in a lack of accountability and seriousness in business operations. 4. Training and Development: There seems to be a significant deficit in training for employees, particularly in areas such as sales techniques and recruitment processes. Current management practices do not seem to prioritize employee development, with an emphasis placed on external events instead of investing in the workforce's skills and resources. 5. Performance and Advancement: It appears that employees may feel compelled to engage in excessive flattery to secure their positions, which can undermine a culture of meritocracy and professional growth.

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