The Advisory Group Reviews

very high turnover rate! people literally come and go Working at Advisory Group has been a challenging experience, primarily due to several concerning aspects that potential employees should be aware of. Firstly, the company has implemented bewildering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including recent changes to commissions set at 25%, with an additional 10% deferred for a year, contingent on meeting KPIs and the yearly Management Action Plan (MAP). This creates an uncertain financial outlook for employees. The company undergoes frequent changes, with the CEO making decisions without providing clear explanations and often repeating himself 3-4 times. Daily meetings are characterized by nonsensical content, contributing to a chaotic work environment. Furthermore, management exhibits a bossy and disrespectful demeanor towards employees, creating a miserable work atmosphere. Despite initial promises of remote work, this rarely materializes due to inconsistent policy changes. The allocated budget for face-to-face candidate and client meetings is notably low, ranging from 500-2000 yen. (are they expecting us to bring the clients in saizeria??) The expectation to conduct 10-15 face-to-face meetings per month raises questions about the practicality of securing clients in such settings. It's worth noting that positive reviews on Glassdoor seem suspicious, likely written by management to boost the company's image. In reality, Advisory Group falls short of being a good workplace. The office conditions are also less than ideal, with employees expected to work in a common area due to the tiny office space. Despite the company's bragging about the office location, the reality is a cramped room suitable for only four people. Prospective employees should carefully consider these aspects before joining Advisory Group to ensure they align with their expectations and work preferences DO NOT JOIN HERE - RED FLAG

Lots of company politics because it's a family owned business. So if you're part of the family, you will have a great career. Yes, they are transparent on the commission structure, but they also change the structure all the time. It's not stable. Rules change all the time, which is understandable for an early stage-startup but this company is a LATE stage startup so I believe they should standardize the work process better. They've had about 5 years to understand how the business works. Treats recruitment like selling a car, you're dealing with people. Not inanimate objects. Very transactional relationship with the employees. You didn't bill high enough this quarter? Oh ok I'm going to make your life miserable. They like to find faults and mistakes in your work. It wasn't a great motivation tool, it made me want to quit even more. The kpis were not very achievable, especially during the pandemic. They don't have a big client database, that's why they're so caught up on "cold calling" new clients. They don't believe in using LinkedIn but using a very amateur customized database they are proud of.