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Pros
"Flexible working hours is a massive plus" (in 7 reviews)
"They value their employees and the culture, as well as work ethic and how we portray the company to our candidates and clients" (in 6 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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"All good"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI 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 2018-06-13 06:46 PDT![Aspire Logo]()
"Recruitment Consultant"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Aspire full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great environment
Lots of social stuff
Super friendly people
Training
Access to managers
Great system
Great clients
Great reputationCons
Some more budget for social events!
Aspire 2018-03-07 06:42 PST![Aspire Logo]()
"Not stereotypical recruitment!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI 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 2018-02-21 08:10 PST![Aspire Logo]()
"Great company to work for"
StarStarStarStarStarI 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 2018-02-01 03:37 PST![Aspire Logo]()
"Nervous for the future"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI 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 2018-02-03 04:34 PSTHelpful (1)
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"An incredible recruitment agency to work for"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI 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 2017-12-01 05:30 PST![Aspire Logo]()
"Great Office Culture alongside a Great Company to be part of!"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI 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 2017-11-10 05:58 PST![Aspire Logo]()
"Inability to Change or Accept Input While Blindly Continuing on a Troubled Path"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Aspire full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Regular career reviews
Semi-flexible hours
Superb office space, location and facilitiesCons
Attitude and general personal ability of management
Internal communication
Endless Circle of attempts to change processes
Lack of buy-in from London staff and upper management
Fee splits often leading to internal competition over candidatesAdvice to Management
"The definition of insanity is performing the same task over and over expecting different results"
An immensely over-used cliche but disturbingly accurate in this account. A down-to-earth founder and a very business smart CEO cannot get this company working the way they want it to without the help of the core staff. A lack of any sort of accountability from 360 consultants and resourcing managers has allowed the tension between the two offices almost reach a point of no return, causing a visible crack in the company between the sales people and the new million pound venture in the midlands.
It is my understanding that issues have been repeatedly highlighted by both ends yet no concrete results have been noticed. At the conception of the 'Talent Hub', certain processes were established, but there is a clear reluctance to make any changes or even consider adapting the model for the benefit of the Birmingham employees. Everyone seems to be measured by the same yardstick regardless of industry, and KPIs are based around an environment of 'office targets' which feels like activity for the sake of activity.
I feel like unless serious changes are made in both the way internal conflict is handled and how Birmingham staff are directing their time, the Talent Hub will quickly become non-viable and the exceedingly high staff turnover will only increase.Aspire 2017-10-27 06:47 PDT![Aspire Logo]()
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Aspire (Less than a year)
Pros
- Excellent Birmingham office
- Central location
- Approachable, friendly board of directors
- What seems to be a genuine desire to succeedCons
- Forever changing strategy, KPIs and expectations
- A reliance on "London" to steer the Talent Hub and a lack of consistency in expectations across London teams
- A real lack of buy-in or will to change from the London teams
- Turnover, turnover, turnover...Advice to Management
Change the way London work to push them away from an over-reliance on their key accounts to a business development focused way of working in order to make the Talent Hub valuable.
You have a very successful business, but if growth is the intention you will only realise this when London move out of their comfort zone and let Talent Hub add revenue and not just fill jobs London would have filled on their own anyway...Aspire 2017-08-30 08:11 PDT![Aspire Logo]()
"Consultant"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
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 2017-03-20 09:00 PDT
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