Dysfunctional & Dreadful! - Anonymous employee DZH Phillips Employee Review

1.0
5 Oct 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Generous pay, benefits and PTO Excellent office location for commuters Friendly personable employees Stocked kitchens

Cons

Beware of falsely advertised positions, workloads and purported core values during recruitment process. Human resources will defend bad behavior when issues arise. They are widely regarded within the firm as unprofessional, untrustworthy, and spurious, but gifted at emotional manipulation. Partners-- There is a painful lack of true leadership and mutual respect among the group. They demonstrate a condescending “we pay you, we own you” attitude towards staff. Some have big egos, some are passive-aggressive, some are both. It is unfortunate the few rotten apples spoil the barrel. Retention-- This firm cannot seem to retain good talent in their toxic environment. There was tremendous turnover in the past year, even for this industry. Have a look on numerous job sites at the positions of all levels they are constantly scrambling to fill. We came to expect frequent layoffs and resignations. People with better options simply do not have to put up with rubbish treatment. Other-- outdated software, inefficient processes, sparse and untimely internal communication, redundant meetings, split floors, scattered firm among different office locations, tons of subtenants in the same office spacedisgruntled employees, etc, etc, etc.

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5.0
17 Jun 2017
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Pros

I had a very positive experience working at DZH. I started my career at a larger firm then I moved to DZH with a few years of experience under my belt. I found the busy season hours to be much more manageable than a larger firm. I enjoyed the various social events and give-back events. The firm has great people who are easy to get along with. I always felt supported by partners, managers, and HR. During the interview and onboarding process, HR and the administrative team worked hard to get me up to speed and make me feel welcome. I was always open about the projects I desired to work on, and overall I felt listened to and valued at DZH.

Cons

Scheduling requires some flexibility and negotiation, so the more organized you are the easier it will be to schedule your projects in advance.

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1.0
27 Jan 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hourly pay/ overtime below supervisor Casual dress during busy season Company sports teams Well-rounded experience

Cons

Misguided business goals and management Poor communication Poor Tone at the Top Poor execution of first year staff Poor employee retention Poor valuation of employees Partners not on same page Poor cohesion between Tax and Audit departments Accountability is never consistent, just spikes or drops depending on whims Poor evaluation process Poor mid-level management Poor expectation communication Sad bonus structure Poor motivation

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