Not for the feint-hearted but exceptionally rewarding with great clients, network and top quality employees - Director Up Group (UK) Employee Review

4.0
17 July 2019
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Pros

+ Great clients + High quality assignments + Unparalleled access and network in Digital across Europe + Fast paced and high energy environment + Access to top quality senior individuals in industry + Founder is a great visionary, highly focused and driven, has a unique network, and has exceptional insight into the sector + For the most part, employees are high quality and dedicated

Cons

- Fast-paced environment can be challenging for some employees - Hours are relatively long (although in comparison to other top level professions such as Law, Management Consulting and Investment Banking they are very reasonable) - Expectations are high - you will not get praise for simply doing your job, which is seems other reviewers have come to expect - Senior Team's trust needs to be earned and is not a given - but once earned (through good decisions and hard work) trust and respect is clear

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2.0
31 Oct 2024
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Pros

Great reputation, excellent clients and exciting work. Very good at what they do. People can learn a lot on how to deliver a good search here. Smart people throughout. High base salaries and good benefits. Fast-paced and high expectations. Great platform - alumni have gone on to join Big Tech, investment funds, etc.

Cons

Bad behaviour from (some) senior people tolerated - talking down to juniors, etc. Bordering on bullying at times. Lots of type-A personalities - must follow the company process/way of doing things or there is no room for you. CEO very sharp but micromanages. People either stay for many years or leave within one year - very divisive culturally (basically depends on whether you get put under a good or bad director). Good salaries and benefits, but poor bonuses.

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5.0
5 Feb 2024
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Pros

Pros include a superb onboarding experience, regular team lunches and social events, and competitive compensation through salary and bonuses. As well as an excellent office environment with scenic views of London. Nurturing leaders (leader transparency) and a collaborative team experience. Great benefits - Health insurance, Pension etc.

Cons

The sole drawback is linked to the smaller team size, leading to occasional heavier workloads. However, thanks to a collaborative team spirit, everyone pitches in to manage the workload effectively

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