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Updated 1 Dec 2023

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Found 651 of over 718 reviews
4.1
89% Recommend to a Friend
Morgan McKinley CEO Seb OConnell
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Found 648 of over 718 reviews

4.1
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Morgan McKinley CEO Seb OConnell
Seb OConnell
15 Ratings

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Pros
  • "Flexible and great culture(in 74 reviews)
  • "The people are all really great and there is a distinct lack of ego in comparison to a lot of other firms.(in 51 reviews)
  • "Good training and teaching(in 30 reviews)
  • "lovely people and good management(in 28 reviews)
  • "Good work life balance and work hours(in 21 reviews)
Cons
    1. 5.0
      2 Nov 2023
      Client Relationship Manager
      Current Employee
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      As good as it gets. Highly entrepreneurial culture.

      Cons

      Non to mention at such an early stage

      1. 3.0
        30 Oct 2023
        Recruitment Coordinator
        Former Employee
        London, England
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Some support given through tough times in the market and personal life. Hybrid working offered and fruit/ breakfast etc

        Cons

        Lack of incentives and big push on KPIs. Senior staff don't always know the market you're working so often difference to other desks has to be explained weekly. Success is dependent on your manager and support given.

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        1. 3.0
          6 Nov 2023
          Senior Consultant
          Current Employee
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Friendly working environment, relaxed feel

          Cons

          very low commission scheme which locks you in for at least 12 month to earn anything substantial

          1. 1.0
            15 Nov 2023
            Senior Recruitment Consultant
            Former Employee
            London, England
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Not much to say here.

            Cons

            The culture as a whole is shocking.

            1. 2.0
              2 Sept 2023
              Consultant
              Former Employee, less than 1 year
              London, England
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Great Christmas party. Everyone on the contract or FTC London division are really nice. Everyone outside of the London office is extremely warm and welcoming.

              Cons

              The commission structure isn’t great, you’ll hear a lot of the consultants complain about this. Nor is it explained properly because half the managers struggle to understand it themselves. The London office is honestly the worst place to work in. So many big egos and unless you’ve been there for 3+ years, you’ll have no respect. Apart from one or two individuals in the perm division, a majority of them aren’t nice or inclusive. At least the contract London division has a more welcoming team and are supportive. Can’t say the same for Hakan’s perm division. No great training, they run this academy session which is actually good when you initially start but they need to provide more training. The staff turnover in recent times has been pretty high and honestly not the best environment to work or be apart of. You’re constantly judged till you bill and once you do, they question it if it’s luck or your hard work . They save face by masking everything with niceties, but they’re pretty toxic. It isn’t the best place to work for, but nor is it the worst place to work for. But there definitely are better places. Also when you complain about how cut throat Morgan McKinley is, you’ll always hear someone go “there’s more cut throat players, Morgan McKinley isn’t that bad” - that’s still not good enough. They pride themselves about being different and being better than most recruitment firms, they’re really not. They’re the same, only merely more flexible.

              1. 4.0
                2 Oct 2023
                Senior Consultant
                Current Employee, more than 3 years
                London, England
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                Flexible and great culture- supportive

                Cons

                But behind the times in processes and tech but getting better

                1. 5.0
                  19 Jun 2023
                  Associate Director
                  Current Employee, more than 3 years
                  London, England
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Relatively relaxed. If they perform well, people are given independence Nice culture

                  Cons

                  In some teams - lack of structure, direction, vision

                  Many thanks for you review. Wishing you continued success in your career at Morgan McKinley.

                  1. 3.0
                    6 Apr 2023
                    Anonymous Employee
                    Former Employee, less than 1 year
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    Great Christmas party, can’t really think of any others

                    Cons

                    No progression. One of the managers in Waterford office is the worst I’ve ever had, terrible culture there and office politics. The amount of b******g that everyone did about each other was horrible! Awful environment. Nobody stays for long. Some serious bullying going on down there

                    Thank you for your review. I am disappointed to hear that your short experience with us was not a good one, especially when we pride ourselves in having a positive culture across all our offices. Please do reach out to me in confidence so I can understand your feedback in more detail. Thanks. hgallagher@thisisorg.com

                    1. 1.0
                      26 Jun 2023
                      Anonymous Employee
                      Former Employee
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Some freedom on how you spend your day

                      Cons

                      Major lack of training and direction from management Cliquey environment Lots of talk with no action/false promises from management Far to many politics in the business

                      1

                      Thank you for your review. Please feel free to get in touch to share some insights into your feedback in confidence. You can reach me on hgallagher@thisisorg.com

                      1. 3.0
                        2 Jun 2023
                        Consultant
                        Current Employee
                        London, England
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Nobody here with massive ego's, approachable team members and senior leadership

                        Cons

                        A lot of ideas thrown around that never happen

                        Many thanks for you review. Wishing you continued success at Morgan McKinley. Please do feel free to reach out to me in confidence if you would like to share any additional feedback.

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