Archon Group Reviews

Pros

Large deals
Good exposure
Smart people at Archon/GS
Flat organizational structure

Cons

Too many "lifers"
Need an RE equity and/or debt fund
Too dependent on GS funds at times

Advice to Senior Management

Raise a fund
Consider breaking away from GS
Clear out middle management

Pros

i love the people and the atmosphere is great!

Cons

slow pay raises...and slow upward mobility

Advice to Senior Management

keep in touch with your employees!

Pros

Great benefits and flexible work/life balance depending on which group you are in. Central metroplex location. Very casual work environment.

Cons

Too many people and not enough work makes for a long day. Also it appears to take years to get promoted. And I'm not talking about a 2-3 but 7-10 or longer.

Advice to Senior Management

Re-allocate the work load. There are too many people at middle management positions and it is very difficult to find work to stay busy most days.

Pros

Good benefits, Flexible, low turnover

Cons

The information technology just supports the main line of business.

Advice to Senior Management

Need to be more transparent and keep employees more well informed.

Pros

Goldman Sachs affiliate, larger deals

Cons

Very political culture, and cliquish

Advice to Senior Management

Manage

Pros

Good pay, good name, and good people

Cons

Thankless job, not a fun environment, cubicle and often lunch at desk

Advice to Senior Management

Allow more time for employee interaction

Pros

There are many compenent people, as they hire some of the brightest from the top B-Schools. Many use as a starting point to move on to bigger positions.

Cons

In a pretty volitile industry, but when it does well the rewards are good. Some work long hours, while others seem OK working 9-5.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep on treating the employees and customers well. They are the basis for the business. Continue to offer above average benefits, as they seem to be shrinking in other companies.

Pros

Great people and lots responsibility. Good experience with all levels of management. Get to work on very large projects with large dollar amounts.

Cons

Pay was not quite market.

Advice to Senior Management

Promote sooner and increase salary and bonuses more.