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    Aspire Reviews

    Updated 31 January 2019
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    Pros

    • "Would also hold the management team in very high esteem" (in 5 reviews)

    • "Good work life balance and locations" (in 3 reviews)

    Cons

    • "There's an argument to suggest there are too many mid-level managers here just 'managing' one or two people" (in 3 reviews)

    • "I have been given full training to do my job well, I have strong support from the management, i enjoy my team and working environment" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Great company"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Consultant in London, England
      Former Employee - Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great management, lots of perks, plenty of cash to be made in a supposrtive environment.

      Cons

      Couple of individuals I didnt like but thats it.

    2. "Unbelievable Database! Great People"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Aspire full-time

      Pros

      The database is incredible! Hundreds of thousands of candidates with up to date contact information.

      Good company branding and culture

      Cons

      The culture was good when I started but there is not as much fun things going on as there used to be. Still amazing people working there who are good fun!

      Advice to Management

      Keep adding little perks and treats like we used to as it really makes the difference.

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    3. "A company with some nice people but wouldn't recommend working for."

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend

      I worked at Aspire full-time

      Pros

      Bright, spacious colourful office.
      Smart, casual dress code.
      Ability to work from 8am - 5pm unlike many other Recruitment companies.
      Some nice people that you can easily get along with inside and outside of work.

      Cons

      Very very very (can't stress this enough) heavily focused on targets and KPIs to the point where people compromise the quality of the candidates that they speak to/book in for interviews just to boost their points towards their monthly target.

      Managers spend the majority of their working day keeping a close eye on the numbers on their screen/tracking the performance of their individual team members.

      Regular morning meetings every week, which only last around 5 minutes, were purely to provide a run down of each team's performance against their target for the week.

      Lack of clear communication from the management team - was told exactly 1 week before probation meeting that all new starters were required to make at least 1 placement and hit 100 points within their 3 month probation period - was not happy about this at all since 1) this should have been strictly communicated to all new starters at the beginning of their employment and 2) throughout my probation period, I placed 4 candidates (didn't reach 100 points), however, was told that I would not pass probation (even though it is ultimately, the placements that make money for the business). Personally, I feel that there should be more flexibility around this.

      Lack of honesty and transparency from some team members meant that at times, ownership of some candidates were lost.

      Extremely complicated bonus structures, promotion/pay rise policies, policies on ownership of candidates within and across teams.

      Aspire Response

      9 Jan 2019 – Chairman

      Thanks for the feedback and understand how you may feel that way. We do want to attract target orientated people as without achieving our goals we can help our candidates or find the talent our... More

    4. "One of the best places I have and ever will work"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      A true reflection of their values, Accountability, Communication, Performance and Flexibility. The people are genuine and the management team lead from the front.

      Cons

      Personal development once past Senior Consultant/ Manager is slow. You can get lost in the day to day and feel like a glorified biller.

      Aspire Response

      9 Jan 2019 – Chairman

      Many thanks and best wishes for the future

    5. "All good"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England
      Former Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Aspire full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      I was at Aspire for 6.5 years and it was great. I could not do what I do now with out there training and support- I left as I needed a change but the team, management and support is some of the best in the industry.

      Cons

      Great flexibility for senior staff not so much on the more mid level side and can be a bit 'cliquey' but in a company that size is not that bad - over all great working environment

      Advice to Management

      Keep saying thank you to your staff and keep up the training

      Aspire Response

      30 Jul 2018 – Chairman

      Many thanks and best wishes for the future

    6. "Not stereotypical recruitment!"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England
      Current Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing company culture.
      Constantly looking to progress and develop you.
      Really helpful managers.
      Really good vibe in the office everyone is really friendly.
      A lot of flexibility! Work life balance.
      Great location.
      Branding and heritage behind you.
      Very well known in the industry.

      Cons

      The coffee machine is not that nice..

      Advice to Management

      Keep being supportive and welcoming!
      Get a better coffee machine!

      Aspire Response

      26 Feb 2018 – Chairman

      Many thanks and coffe machine noted

    7. "Great company to work for"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England

      I worked at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I think the office is amazing and everyone is engaged.

      Cons

      I do not have any

      Aspire Response

      26 Feb 2018 – Chairman

      many thanks but dont hesistate to let us know where we can improve

    8. "Nervous for the future"

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      • Work/Life Balance
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      • Career Opportunities
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time

      Pros

      Learnt a lot, great offices, good benefits and some amazing people. Has been able performance rather than 100% KPI focused

      Cons

      Change in splits means 10% loss in commission / earning. Constant forced changes cause added stress and more work load. Sense of pressure from above to reach unrealistic targets. Bonus structure isn't competitive.

      Aspire Response

      19 Feb 2018 – Chairman

      Thanks for your comments. As you know we have invested significantly in our Birmingham based Talent Hub to support you in your role so the plan is that with extra support you can be more successful... More

    9. Helpful (2)

      "An incredible recruitment agency to work for"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Former Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Aspire full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I've really enjoyed my time at Aspire, I worked alongside some incredible colleagues and worked with inspiring clients. Aspire do things quite differently from other recruitment agencies, both within the digital and media space, and also in general. Everyone lives and breathes the company's values, and there is a real sense of collaboration. They are also forward-thinking, are quick to realize the flaws in the ways recruitment is traditionally done, and are quick to change and adapt in order to best service their clients and candidates.
      Excellent branding and marketing, and they make sure you have all the tools needed to reach potential clients and candidates.
      Training is great, combination of on- and off-desk.
      Perks are brilliant (flexi-time was a life saver, and I'm going to miss the monthly massages!)

      Cons

      Don't really have any, just keep doing what you're doing!

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what you do, don't be afraid of change, and keep shining :)

      Aspire Response

      19 Feb 2018 – Chairman

      Many thanks and best wishes

    10. "Great Office Culture alongside a Great Company to be part of!"

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aspire full-time

      Pros

      Lovely office environment the minute I joined, everyone is very welcoming.
      Management always there to offer support and help you make progression.
      The 1-1 meetings offered are taken very seriously and help you to push yourself, you always feel like you are being listened to.

      Cons

      Nothing bad to comment on so far.

      Aspire Response

      19 Feb 2018 – Chairman

      Many thanks