Heidrick & Struggles Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Heidrick & Struggles

Pros – Heidrick is undoubtably the best company to work for within the search field. Their brand recognition and excellent execution of searches is unparalleled, and the firm makes applaudable efforts to promote from within. The pay is great. It's a global firm, so one can work from a variety of offices across the globe. The senior leadership includes the best in the industry, and the searches completed are top of their field.

Cons – It is unfortunate that Heidrick, as a services company, is publicly held. It should be private.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Heidrick & Struggles

Pros – Compensation is great and opportunity to rise within the firm is endless for those willing to work hard to learn the business.
The people are terrific and extremely willing to help you be successful

Cons – Traditional search is changing- company structures are flattening, information is more widely distributed than ever, and executives are more entrepreneurial with their careers. Heidrick is adapting to the changes but its too soon to tell what its new role will be in the new search environment.

Advice to Senior Management – Invest in better information management tools internally to help consultants find and share information on searches, best practices, industries, and candidates

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Heidrick & Struggles full-time for more than a year

Pros – Amazing relationships at the most senior levels of Fortune 100 companies and senior government officials.
Lots of room to grow and opportunities to excel.
Competitive and dynamic environment coupled with a great culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Cons – Not for average performers.
Pay is not competitive for non-partners.

Advice to Senior Management – Need to innovate and allow for more work-from-home opportunities rather than waste time commuting.
Incentivise admin staff so that they perform better and not bog consultants down with paperwork that the admin staff should be doing.
Have a smaller office and save on rent!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Heidrick & Struggles for more than 7 years

Pros – Excellent Brand and global network

Cons – Bad leadership, partnership structure so all below partner are treated as dispensable resources.

Advice to Senior Management – Make sure you have the right leadership at Regional and Country level - people who are going to lead the business with vision not just be concerned about their own practice.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Heidrick & Struggles full-time for less than a year

Pros – very friendly working culture, a place that fosters collaboration

Cons – nothing i can think of so far

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Heidrick & Struggles

Pros – great company to work with. Looks after its employees and good benefits. Strong and diverse culture. good people, everybody works hard, fast-paced interesting job.

It is one of the most well known companies in the Industry , The Company has growth potential, well laid out strategies and has huge market in Asia Pacific.

Cons – lack of honest communication from sr. mgm't to employees about what's going on at the company

Lack of Coordination and Flow of Knowledge amongst Consultants
Problem of Retention of People
Weak in IT and Database Management

Advice to Senior Management – To improve knowledge management amongst consultants and associates, improve HR and IT systems more more coordination amongst different regions and divisions. Focus on Engagement and Retention of people at all levels, build a culture of 'pride' in the company and its actions

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend