Charterhouse Partnership Employee Reviews about "commission structure"

Pros

Salary is always on time. Commission structure is quite good.

Cons

Not a healthy working environment.

Pros

I’ve been with the company for two years so have seen the change from the old to new and it’s all for the good, having worked for a couple of agencies before I’ve got ground to compare. Some pros: - People. So many good recruiters and everyone gets along. I could happily talk to every single person in the company and everyone wants their colleagues to succeed, it is like a family and I’ve made some of my best friends over the past couple of years here. - I work autonomously and manage my desk how I want, yes there are KPIs which are more guidelines when people are starting a desk but they are realistic and reasonable. Once you’re billing, you get left to it and there is support there if you need it. In comparison to previous companies, I have so much flexibility and I’m treated like an adult. If I have a bad month or quarter I don’t feel as though my job is on the line and I’m given the support and help to get back on track. They see potential in employees and give you time to find your feet- a luxury not a lot of agencies do. - CEO and management are approachable and helpful and the HR Manager is amazing, they all want you to succeed and will go over and above to help you in both professional and personal dramas. - Incentives and parties. So many incentives, in a high pressure industry it’s so important to celebrate the wins which they do well I’ve been to amazing restaurants, boat parties, not to mention the NYE parties and big billers trips all around the world. - Pay for PR regardless of your billings or position-no need to say any more. - Changes put in place in the last year are incredible-HR, formalised training, quarterly reviews, 360 feedback, website, branding, new commission structure, and about to have another party to celebrate!

Cons

- There is a bit of negativity at the moment for various reasons which is such a shame, no company is perfect and it’s frustrating when people focus on the minor negatives rather than the long list of positives. One thing I will say is there are so many positive people in the company too, you just don’t hear from them because they are getting on with it, doing their jobs and making money-that’s what we are here for after all! - Training was a down point but this has been a major focus of the last year and the formalised training is about to launch.

Pros

I’ve been with the company for two years so have seen the change from the old to new and it’s all for the good, having worked for a couple of agencies before I’ve got ground to compare. Some pros: - People. So many good recruiters and everyone gets along. I could happily talk to every single person in the company and everyone wants their colleagues to succeed, it is like a family and I’ve made some of my best friends over the past couple of years here. - I work autonomously and manage my desk how I want, yes there are KPIs which are more guidelines when people are starting a desk but they are realistic and reasonable. Once you’re billing, you get left to it and there is support there if you need it. In comparison to previous companies, I have so much flexibility and I’m treated like an adult. If I have a bad month or quarter I don’t feel as though my job is on the line and I’m given the support and help to get back on track. They see potential in employees and give you time to find your feet- a luxury not a lot of agencies do. - CEO and management are approachable and helpful and the HR Manager is amazing, they all want you to succeed and will go over and above to help you in both professional and personal dramas. - Incentives and parties. So many incentives, in a high pressure industry it’s so important to celebrate the wins which they do well I’ve been to amazing restaurants, boat parties, not to mention the NYE parties and big billers trips all around the world. - Pay for PR regardless of your billings or position-no need to say any more. - Changes put in place in the last year are incredible-HR, formalised training, quarterly reviews, 360 feedback, website, branding, new commission structure, and about to have another party to celebrate!

Cons

- There is a bit of negativity at the moment for various reasons which is such a shame, no company is perfect and it’s frustrating when people focus on the minor negatives rather than the long list of positives. One thing I will say is there are so many positive people in the company too, you just don’t hear from them because they are getting on with it, doing their jobs and making money-that’s what we are here for after all! - Training was a down point but this has been a major focus of the last year and the formalised training is about to launch.

Pros

- Legitimately great incentives offered... including all expenses paid annual oveseas trips, quarterly boat parties, wining and dining, bubble soccer etc etc. I've never worked at a company that rewards so much, in addition to the financial rewards - Fun, supportive culture: Personable and fun people fill this office, making day to day monotony of full time work a lot more bearable! - Good commission structure (especially due to the recent change, now a significant improvement in incentivising the big billers!) - No KPI culture (if you make money, no one asks questions, which is highly refreshing from my perspective and comparison to previous companies I have worked in!) - Amazing Location: THE BEST view across Sydney Harbour and afternoon drinks on the balcony overlooking it, every Friday! Also hosts the Best NYE party in town. - Career progression is clear; ambitious and hard working Consultants are supported in their career progression and appropriately rewarded with promotions (loyalty and longevity is rewarded)

Cons

- More comprehensive training should be provided, particularly now that intake of Consultants is younger and much less experienced than it was a few years ago. - Staff retention: There has been a significant decrease in this, particularly in 2016. A lot of senior Managers have left, and many consultants, and the change of Senior Management structure has left people feeling very unsettled, which promotes even worse staff retention

Pros

Well known agency (not necessarily for the right reasons either even clients avoid using!) lots of staff employed and high turnover of stagf

Cons

The MD is vile and makes the place horrible environment she backstabs everyone and plays staff off against one another. You didn't see this side of her until you've been there 6-12 months - I've seen her do it to many others. It's. toxic place to work and should avoid - much nice boutique agencies out there to work! Commission structure isn't that great either!

Pros

Colleagues are amazing in this business and really make you keenit together when this business pushes you to the limit.

Cons

- mistreating people who are there on visas - poor HR - murky communication - poor or no management - insincere MD - underpaid work force - promote people because they haven't got any other options - poor turnover - limited recognition - less than average commission structure - poor hiring decisions The list goes on

Pros

The view from the balcony is incredible. Friday night drinks were fun sometimes. Free lunches for hitting your targets were nice.

Cons

If you are a good recruiter who knows the Australian market and has done their homework, then you will already know not to go here. That's why 80% of the Charterhouse workforce are from overseas. So this review was written with the unsuspecting overseas recruiters in mind, those who are being misled and are about to sign the next 4+ years of their life away to Charterhouse, a company who consistently and reliably screws good people over. It's only fair that you know what you are getting yourself in for, so you can make an informed decision. This review is relevant to any branch of Charterhouse in Australia (Partnership, Professional Support, Medical etc). Here's how it's probably going to play out for you. In your initial interview they will lure you in with talk of sponsorship and 457 visas and they will look you in the eye and tell you that you will have your PR in 2 years. Sounds great right! But alas, it's not the case. Once you've signed on the dotted line you'll probably find they manage to stall your 457 visa application from the outset by advising you to apply for a working holiday visa first. This simple move will push your road to PR back by about a year. Plus a possible further 6 - 12 months to get your 457 visa processed after you've used up your working holiday visa. Once the 457 visa comes through, this is when your 2 year path to PR actually starts, any time with the company prior to your 457 being issued does not count towards the 2 years. If you get further than most and make it to the end of 2 years on a 457 (at this point you could already be up to 3 - 4 years in) you have to interview with the MD and, depending on what mood he's in, he will decide if they will support your PR application. Most likely at this point he will invent a new rule that ultimately results in your PR application being delayed. If they do decide to support your PR application it can take up to 9 months to get it processed. So you could easily be looking at around 4 or even close to 5 years to get your PR, if they let you get it that is. You can test this for yourself, ask them to put in writing that they will sponsor you at the completion of 2 years on a 457 visa (with no sneaky clauses) before you sign your contract, and insist that you get your 457 before coming to Australia. It used to be the case that you could get your PR application supported after 2 years and it was relatively straightforward, but after they realised everyone quits the day their PR is granted (which speaks for itself right?) they've started getting more and more creative with the process. Oh and the commission structure? It's purposely misleading. Long story short, as you sit there looking at your commission schedule and crunching numbers, whatever you think you are going to be paid, divide it by 4 and that's probably a more accurate figure. Then factor in that you will get it paid 3 months in arrears. Again, you can test this by asking them to put some examples of commission calculations in writing, to show you exactly how it works prior to you signing. But you've no doubt been quoted figures such as "we regularly pay our consultants $30k monthly commission cheques". They don't, just so you know. Desks are split into such small patches that your earning potential is going to be very limited.

Pros

Balcony and drinks on a Friday

Cons

Easily the worst place I've ever worked. Arrogant and unapproachable senior management. Terrible commission structure. Known in Sydney as 'Slaughterhouse' so end up recruiting a lot of Brits from overseas who don't know better. Stay well away!