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    Aspire Reviews

    Updated 10 August 2017
    67 reviews

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    67 Employee Reviews

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    • Can sometimes feel pulled in too many directions (in 2 reviews)

    • recruitment as an industry can be tough; you can't control people, just have to stay positive (in 4 reviews)

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    1. "Amazing Company Culture"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Very clear career path.
      You feel valued as an employee
      A lot of added extras to make you feel valued, such as free breakfast and flexible working hours.
      Great working environment.
      Clear KPI's and goals.
      Brilliant staff events and parties.
      Very central offices

      Cons

      I have not experienced anything major since starting there.

    2. "Consultant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Good work life balance and locations

      Cons

      very set in their ways, takes a while to be heard

      Advice to Management

      More communication and less cliques

      Aspire Response

      21 Jun 2017 – Chairman

      Thanks for your comment, be good to understand what more communication to provide. Cliques are created by people, and difficult to manage as people gravitate towards people they share interests with

    3. Helpful (1)

      "Average - little support"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Good office location, they try to keep a good company culture, flexible working hours. One of the best managers I have ever had and still consider to be a friend.

      Cons

      Pretty bad vibe overall, some pretty nasty people to be honest - which is sad.

      Aspire Response

      23 Aug 2016 – Chairman

      Very sorry to read about the vibe and nasty people, it is sad and we will look to solve that problem which I suspect is in one particular team

      4. Is this helpful? The community relies on everyone sharing – Add Anonymous Review

    4. Helpful (1)

      "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Senior Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Former Employee - Senior Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Fantastic training and development, even during the interview process they really helped me improve as a recruiter. Not only that but the people genuinely want to help you do well, very collaborative culture and support structures in place.

      Cons

      Commission structure is not the best

      Aspire Response

      21 Jun 2017 – Chairman

      Thanks for the review. I am sure our commission structure may not be the best as I don't know what the best is. What we do have as you will know is a reconciliation so your minimum take is 30% rising... More

    5. Helpful (4)

      "Stay away"

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      • Comp & Benefits
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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Many awards - Investors in people, Sunday times top 100 etc.
      I wonder how many £50 notes they had to stuff in peoples pocket to get those.
      Terrible company to work for, very micro managed by rude and arrogant directors and employees.
      Glad im leaving this company behind.

      Cons

      Poor management and structure, typical recruitment agency treating people like nothing.

      Advice to Management

      Please liquidate your business

      Aspire Response

      14 Jun 2016 – Chairman

      Unsure why you have been with us for more than a year if you hate it so much. If you are or were a genuine employee then you will have taken the Sunday Times Best Companies Survey and wouldn't have... More

    6. "Amazing company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Excellent recruiting service, they really try to help you out in regard to finding a job. Not like other recruitment agencies that put you out to dry.

      Cons

      No Cons to share about it.

    7. "Great benefits, lovely people but behind the times and very micro managing!"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Office is great, up to date technology and great benefits and team feel. Progression really encouraged and salaries fair. Great commission offering.

      Cons

      Very kpi focused sometimes to the detriment of quality client relationships. Micro management style which csn hinder individual freedom and growth.

      Advice to Management

      Keep investing in people. Love the culture and support but trust people to perform without so many check ins. Encourage more team nights out.

    8. "Great company to work if you are looking for an agency side career"

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      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      The company offers a great and structured training program for graduates and experienced consultants. The environment is non-corporate and friendly. Good Benefits and flexible hours.

      Cons

      The KPI's are strict and the management style is micromanagement, however the managers are always willing to help you to achieve your goals.

      Advice to Management

      Keep investing on your workforce!

    9. Helpful (4)

      "Executive Consultant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      Brilliant Company to work for, they are innovative, forward thinking! The chairman and board really care about their staff and are constantly looking to make the employees lives more enjoyable and easier to make money. Would highly recommend Aspire!

      Cons

      None that I can think of.

      Advice to Management

      Kepp doing what you are doing

    10. Helpful (4)

      "Overall good place to work"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Current Employee - Recruitment Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Great benefits, excellent training and management, overall very supportive of staff

      Cons

      Can be a little too KPI driven at times with people focusing more on activity rather than quality of output.

      Advice to Management

      Really listen to people's motivations/interests to ensure you are placing them in the right team and give more opportunities to move into other specialisms.

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