Hyper competitive toxic environment - Client Service Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

2.0
9 Jan 2023
Recommend
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Pros

-pay is decent -most people are very smart, friendly, and driven -associates are given a lot of responsibility early on in their careers -chance to gain skills in project management, market research, sales, organization, negotiation

Cons

-extremely unfulfilling job -success is solely measured based on your numbers and you are constantly reminded of where you stand compared to your peers; you have a monthly quota that you are expected to hit and you are reprimanded if you do not reach it even just one month -does not support employee career goals or curiosity to transfer roles within the company -the leadership team is corrupt and chooses favorites -when associates voice concerns, they are ignored -bonuses are awarded unfairly and each book of business has very different pipelines -micro management to the max with many touchpoints with your team throughout the day to check on what you have done and what you you have left to do

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AlphaSights Response
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We're sorry this has been your experience. We're committed to ensuring that promotions and rewards are based on results and achievements alone. While some client situations may be more challenging, success is measured by standardized performance metrics to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to succeed. If you continue to have concerns, please ensure you raise them with your manager so they can support you. - The AlphaSights Team

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