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4.0
11 Jan 2019

Supportive and realistic environment

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- Realistic and achievable targets are set by the directors for staff to hit. - The availability of a team structure means thorough support and understanding in any given situation. There is also support from both directors in all circumstances. From falling short of your target to personal situations. They care alot about their staff and not just those who are high performers. - Zero cold calling - directors invest in their marketing to give their staff the best opportunities available. - Brilliant client retention and long term working relationships due to transparency and trustful relationship between clients and The Ashdown Group. - Friendly and engaging environment. - All staff are treated equally and encouraged to do well. - Fun socials and good staff reward for achievement.

Cons

- You may not always hit your target but that is reflective of all recruitment environments. You get out what you put in! - Slower periods of business from time to time.

5.0
3 Feb 2023
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Ashdown Group offer a flexible, hybrid model of working to maintain a great work-life balance and employee culture. The team is supportive to each other's successes and do not hold a competitive reputation. Senior Management value employee contribution and are the first to show appreciation to their dedicated team. It's a friendly and progressive place to work and that's why I enjoy what I do!

Cons

Remote working can mean seeing your colleagues less - but the planned socials make up for it!

5.0
11 Jan 2019

Good agency where you can progress your career

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I joined just over 5 years ago and have gone from an Account Executive / Trainee Recruiter, with little recruitment experience, to running my own team of recruiters whilst still recruiting for clients myself. The company have supported my progression and do so for anyone who shows them selves to be committed and driven. This is not your average hard nose recruitment business where you are sacked if you miss target for a couple of months - these guys work with you to help you hit and surpass targets. No cold calling - account management model. Well established agency with good reputation with clients - lots of long standing repeat custom easy to maintain. Can earn well here. Good summer and Xmas do's offered to all - sometimes weekends away, UK or abroad.

Cons

No big flashy prizes of holidays, shopping trips etc. - but to be fair, I would take good consistent earnings in a more down to earth environment over that any day.

5.0
21 Jun 2021

Really friendly and supportive team!

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Very supportive new management structure and friendly and collaborative culture. Senior management really looks after the team - COVID was extremely challenging but management ensured everyone that had consistently worked hard were kept on when most of our competitors made everyone redundant (we only lost 4 of the 25 employees due to redundancy and in all honesty it was their time to go). Lots of great project work to be involved in over the last few months - as well as additional training. Rewarded really well - lots of incentives, paid for team socials and rewards. We have all been fully paid on bonuses and commission even throughout the pandemic and we get paid on everything we make. Much more of a team feeling now the business is filled with positive high performers and a leaner, well respected management team. Everyone is recognised positively for their contribution regularly and since the pandemic the business seems to have a new, fresh energy. The last 15 months have been challenging but actually the changes it has created internally means we have a much friendlier, much more positive and much more together team. New fully flexible working from home model is amazing - has made the team alot happier and more productive.

Cons

Need to be resilient - even when candidates drop out at the last minute!! Whilst it is an SME and fairly flat structure in terms of career progression - the opportunity to enhance your skills and increase revenue is pretty infinite.

5.0
8 Aug 2018
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Really nice collaborative team Supportive and accommodating environment to work in Fair and achievable targets with great commission structure Lots of social team events subsidised by the business Good company benefits - gym membership, cycle to work scheme, healthcare etc Ethical approach to recruitment No cold calling - all new business is generated by marketing paid for by the company; as a new Account Manager I was given the opportunity to work with great clients early on The Operations Director is encouraging, motivating, enthusiastic about the business's growth plans and always willing to offer support and guidance without micro managing

Cons

Too many daily/weekly treats on the treat table!!

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