A good business which has changed a lot and continues to do so... - Branch Manager LRG Employee Review

4.0
1 Nov 2018
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Pros

LRG is a strong and solvent business and so whilst redundancies due to restructuring and change are not unheard of, generally speaking there is good job security, subject to personal performance of course. Staff are given good degrees of autonomy and the freedom to do their job in their own way more so than in many other estate agency businesses, with performance closely monitored but not micro-managed. The working hours are favourable by industry standards and holiday allowances quite generous, meaning that achieving a work/life balance is actually possible at LRG in a way that it isn't in many other estate agency businesses. The company are aspirational and keen to be market leaders which is a good thing, although as with everything this does come with some downsides. Company social events, team-building and training are lacking, but there are opportunities to get involved with charitable endeavours now and again.

Cons

The business has lost much of its identity and "family feel" culture as it has grown over recent years and so whilst it is still a good place to work in many ways, it is now somewhat faceless and does not really make you feel as though you are part of anything particularly special - it is just a big (and very successful) corporate style company. There is a definite feeling that nothing is ever quite enough when it comes to business levels or figures - even if you are doing well - which means that successes and celebrations are often short-lived, with senior management immediately looking at how 2 can become 3, or 3 can become 4 etc., which can be a little demoralising. Pay is quite average by industry standards, but Managers do enjoy better overall compensation due to other benefits in their packages and so things do improve if you climb the ladder.

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LRG Response
7y
Thank you for your review and feedback. Leaders Romans Group recognise the importance of a work/life balance so we're pleased to hear that you feel you've been able to achieve this with us. We've noted your comments in regards to identity and culture and values. We have recently introduced a new Company Induction to give our new starters a history to the organisation and to bring them on board with our culture and values. Thank you for your ongoing contributions to the company. Lizzie - Human Resources Department

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5.0
28 Dec 2023
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Pros

It was a good work environment

Cons

Bad work environment for managers

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LRG Response
2y
Thank you for leaving us a 5* review and your feedback around work environment in particular for managers. We would be keen to understand a little more about your comments around this, to hopefully improve and better our offerings to managers. Please email lifeatlrg@lrg.co.uk we look forward to hearing from you! Razna - HR Department
2.0
27 Apr 2024
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Pros

It help me a lot during my student years I was earning

Cons

It took so much time Customer satisfaction was the thing

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LRG Response
1y
Thanks for sharing your feedback, we're glad to hear your employment with LRG supported you through your student years, however are disappointed to hear that you felt our customer satisfaction did not score well. Our Google Reviews as an organisation is at 4.5 stars out of 5 which is something we pride ourselves on. Albeit, we are always looking to improve our customer satisfaction and have recently been accredited by the institute of Customer Service, which will help maintain and enhance service standards. Thanks again for your review. Razna - HR Department
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