Highly do not recommend this company - Senior Consultant The Advisory Group Employee Review

1.0
7 Feb 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Central location in Shibuya with a modern office and free drinks. Great view and easy access. You get 10% off discount in the food floor area.

Cons

- Overall a family run business... lots of politics going on and internal issues.. super high turnover rate many of the previous advisors didn’t even last a year.. -Everyone has to use their own laptops and phones (we don’t even get allowance). - Management always changes rules and structure to “adapt” to business needs. - They often make mistakes when calculating payroll so any expense that SHOULD be reimbursed it wasn’t and had to wait a month.. - No matter how good you do they always ask you “what could of been better” “we expect you to do more next week” -Minimal training, they expect you to understand everything after one time of one to one training. - Management always criticizes you and belittle you sometimes. - They expect you to hit all KPIs consistently each week and it’s ridiculous... I came from a larger firm and the KPIs is much reasonable and reachable. - You don’t have privacy and EVERYONE can hear you. Because you work in a shared lounge don’t have your own personal desk or locker to put your belongings. - They boast about their database and how the company has “a large exclusive hidden pool” their database is not big AT ALL.. - If you want to try and work here you have to find your own clients and the majority of the candidates they have don’t even answer. Thus hitting your weekly KPIs is almost impossible.

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5.0
22 Mar 2026
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Pros

I’ve been working here as an Advisor, and what stands out most is how genuinely people-focused the company is. It’s not just something they say, it’s actually reflected in how the team operates day to day. There’s a strong sense of trust and autonomy. You’re encouraged to take ownership of your work, but at the same time, there’s always support when you need it. The leadership team is approachable and open, which makes a big difference. I also appreciate the collaborative culture. Even though everyone is busy, people are willing to share insights and help each other, rather than working in silos. It creates a positive and motivating environment.

Cons

As the company is still growing, processes and structures are sometimes evolving. This can occasionally lead to a bit of ambiguity, especially for newer team members. That said, if you’re someone who is comfortable in a flexible environment and can adapt, it’s not a major issue.

5.0
21 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Diverse and international staffing with a friendly and lighthearted environment. Office location is very convenient with fantastic facilities allowing for team or individual work flexibility. Staff are allowed to build their own client base and there is a lot of cross-pollination across industry teams for BD.

Cons

Lack of any flex-time or remote work may not be ideal for some family situations.

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