Russell Reynolds Reviews
Updated Jul 21, 2019
Found 135 reviews
"Everyone at RRA London is really welcoming and helpful" (in 13 reviews)
"great experience, great people, would definitively go back" (in 7 reviews)
"One of the best executive search firms"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Russell Reynolds full-time
Pros
- Great Professional Environment - Unique discretionary and rewarding bonus system - Smart compensation - Globally very integrated and effective collaboration within offices/ practices - Great work systems and IT - The offices are at great locations and they take care of employees
Cons
- Conservative and the India office has too many leadership changes - Country Leader in India (sometimes expats) does not have P&L and hence can drag the full firm down - Have a bias for strategy consulting folks, the culture of the firm lacks diversity
Russell Reynolds2016-03-23"Solid Search Player, Conservatism Limits Expansion"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Russell Reynolds full-time for more than a year
Pros
One of several search firms capable of executing mandates globally at the highest levels. Some very smart employees, partic in assessment biz.
Cons
Expansion beyond Search and traditionally associated services is a tough journey as other roles/kinds of work are not well understood.
Russell Reynolds2019-07-22"Russell Reynolds Associates"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Russell Reynolds full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Probably the highest quality and most meritocratic, performance focused of the top 5 global search & assessment firms. Great at nurturing and developing those who genuinely contribute and are prepared to work hard to progress their careers
Cons
Have to be prepared to work hard and be measured against results and performance
Advice to Management
Keep communicating internally as much as possible and recognise those who genuinely live the firm’s values
Russell Reynolds2019-05-19"RRA as an employer"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Russell Reynolds full-time for more than a year
Pros
Brand reputation provides access to impressive network
Cons
As a more junior employee development options feel limited
Advice to Management
Design more appealing career paths for youngsters Stop the feeling that everyone bar consultants is support staff
Russell Reynolds2019-06-01- Helpful (1)
"Good culture but some ruin it"
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I have been working at Russell Reynolds full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexible work hours if you need it, always something to learn, good parties, volunteer days
Cons
No upward mobility for EAs, lead EAs have too much power with little to no accountability, if you’re on someone’s bad side it effects your day to day
Advice to Management
Have an HR person in the office or at least have a safe space for EAs to speak up and feel heard and not gossiped about
Russell Reynolds2019-05-22 "Good place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Russell Reynolds full-time
Pros
Lots of events and activities
Cons
In some ways quite political
Russell Reynolds2019-04-28"Solid Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Russell Reynolds full-time for more than a year
Pros
Competitive salary, good work-life balance, location. Worked with a great Partner who was a mentor and demanding yet reasonable. The team you work with makes all the difference and mine was great.
Cons
Hierarchical structure; takes too long to move up and had some outdated IT systems.
Russell Reynolds2019-03-25- Helpful (1)
"Researcher"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Russell Reynolds for more than 3 years
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Interesting projects, smart colleagues, continuous improvement mindset. Being able to work with top executives.
Cons
Different job categories treated very differently, consultants are the kings, researchers, knowledge specialists and assistants not really cared for. Ways of working depend lot on the office, and project team. Knowledge sharing and management not on the level they should be, due to internal competition. Workload not planned and proactively managed, can be heavy. Big egos among consultants and researchers, quite hierarchical....
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Researchers and assistants run the show, they should be given the credit they deserve. Incentives put on knowledge sharing.
Russell Reynolds2019-03-13 - Helpful (1)
"Good people - fun place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Russell Reynolds full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
good colleagues, strong collaborative culture
Cons
partly long hours and high pressure
Russell Reynolds2019-01-16 - Helpful (1)
"EA"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Russell Reynolds full-time
Pros
Nice team and moving towards flexible working
Cons
Heavy workload, no progression, hierarchical
Russell Reynolds2019-01-28