Good to great associates, inept management - Associate Lockton Companies Employee Review

2.0
7 May 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Most if not all of the client-facing associates work hard to deliver a consistent, quality service to their clients, resulting in a professional environment where one can take pride in one's work, and the work of one's colleagues. Internal resources are many, although it can take some time to first identify them and then figure out how to gain access. It's a suitable environment for mid- to senior-level associates who have the technical knowledge and skill set to work autonomously and take the lead where no one else step up. If you are entry- or junior-level, you're better off starting your career at a competitor where you're much more likely to receive formal training.

Cons

Those who are further removed from producing and retaining revenue haven't the first clue about what it takes to get one's job done here, resulting in a lot of failures when it comes to hiring the right people for the job and having realistic expectations as to job functions and performance. They will talk all day long about their in-house training, the fun social outings they have, how it's like one big family, etc...all to distract the associates from lack of real opportunities that would earn them promotions, salary increases and bonuses. This somewhat works for the younger demographic, not for others who have families to support. The worst thing about management here is they will say they are 'managing expectations' of the associates, just a phrase used to excuse the outright lying they do whenever they think it necessary. Worse than that is their expectation that supervisors repeat the same lies to their team, nevermind what that does for everyone's morale.

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5.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A true “team effort” environment. I think it really depends on who your team lead is and the dynamic of the group you work with. You will get a ton of experience fine tuning skills as they provide constant trainings and resources to learn. Decent pay when compared to competitor companies and great 401k plan. Plenty of company and marketing events. Hybrid work is great. Again to preface, who you work with can make or break the atmosphere, but everyone I’ve met has been extremely nice and willing to help. Opportunities to grow within the company.

Cons

Health benefits could be better. Company is really pushing new business and there can be a lot of work and last minute fires to put out that can feel daunting. There have been quite a few times I’ve worked late into the night to get things wrapped up. You need to self organize or things can easily fall through the cracks very quickly. A lot of meetings that can take up a majority of your day - leaving less time to get actual work done.

4.0
6 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Occasional half days on Fridays in the summer Work-life balance Exceptional team mates

Cons

Started making a big push for RTO as of 2026, previously awesome remote work. Once you're out, you're OUT. You will be immediately removed from all accounts. You will be escorted out by security even if you were simply let go. No grace period on health insurance etc, it's done. As a creative, you're not allowed to use anything you created for your portfolio, so keep that in mind.

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