Structural rigidity, fun but toxic people culture, not great leadership - Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

1.0
Dec 13, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- people are ok - account management early on

Cons

- structurally very rigid - undifferentiated industry w dwindling margins - textbook example of "group think" at the work place - leadership that are out of their depth - learning curve very limited - pay is terrible for the hours

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AlphaSights Response
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Thanks for your feedback. This is a high performance environment, and we are working in client services. So I hear you on the work-life balance, we recognise that this role is not for everyone. AlphaSights works for the top clients in the world, and this comes with high expectations for the level of service we provide and the people we employ. If you make it here, you can make it anywhere. Best, Gabriela, CMO

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