Hudson Highland Group Reviews

Pros

Pay rate is higher than other agencies
Hudson has more work/projects than other places
Projects last longer than other agencies

Cons

Sometimes it's confusing how they select candidates for projects
There's no sink in the kitchen, which is annoying if you want to bring lunch

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work overall, and keep in mind that contract attorneys are people too! Don't treat them like first graders!

Pros

Geat team work on the same level.
Interactive colleagues. Potential to earn a great bonus.
Good office atmosphere.

Cons

The new management team cannot allow credit to be recognized for a job well done, we are reminded often that we, the recruiters, are dispensable The new mantra is that we are the workers to make the global CEO look good. This job has turned into a real downer. The UK CEO was abruptly sacked and they've imported the guy from hong kong to run the combined UK and Europe. The complete upheaval has not gone over well with the average bloke on the ground. It is not what it used to be, ego is on the loose and the man at the top does not comprehend the differences in UK versus Europe, he lumps us all together.

Advice to Senior Management

You can't really offer advice to management that lets you know you are worthless. I hope the new strategy works, thus far it is a joke among employees and has made the company a joke with our competitors. The Management is touting the "Q3 results" but they were projected months earlier and in fact, they are less than projected so they are not a reflection of the new brilliant management. I'm going to a competitor that still appreciates its employees. Somebody who knows what is going on better take the helm or there will not be any producers left at Hudson.

Pros

After years of poor management, Hudson finally has a new global CEO who knows how to properly run and GROW a multinational firm. As evidence, Q3 2011 was the firm's best quarter ever despite the crummy economy.

Cons

New management has to turn around the ship. Getting regional offices that were formerly allowed to do whatever they wanted to now begin behaving as one global firm will surely have its growing pains, but the new CEO is very inspiring and is already seeing results from his efforts.

Pros

Health Benefits,
Many good people
Good Brand Name that opens doors
Until earlier this year it was fantastic
There used to be values, now abandoned-sadly

Cons

If you are not teacher's pet, then management operates by fear laced with numerous highly emotional outbursts. From the top, very demanding micro-management that wants everything yesterday, but what he told you to do yesterday is no longer what he wants today; yet often he does not even remember what he told you yesterday. Better not bring either the CEO or the CFO any bad news if you value your career, in fact, don't question the new strategy or you will be singled out as one of the difficult ones that is not on board. You might be on board if the strategy was comprehensible, but any questions are met with hostility.
There is a strong emphasis on "making the quarter" whatever it takes.

Advice to Senior Management

Fear is not motivating and constant anger does not engender loyalty. The culture has changed from a leader that was a coach and mentor to one who can't command respect even if he verbally demands it. The collapse in the share price has further destabilized employees.
The management should reassure employees given the uncertain environment and by reassurance, I am not referring to "yummy, healthy treats in the kitchen, help yourself."

Pros

Entrepreneurial environment, open communication, commitment to continuos imprvement

Cons

ivest in opportunity vs. fixing problem areas - making progress

Pros

The people and culture were the stand outs along with great technology and marketing innovation. At one point the UK senior management team were among the best group of individuals I had worked with

Cons

There was a lack of visibility of the global leadership who appeared disengaged and disinterested in anything outside of the US. There were departures that were handled with a little dignity or comprehension and in the latter years of my tenure it felt distinctly rudderless .

Advice to Senior Management

Understand what it is that you want to be and deliver on this strategy. This will at least make hiring and firing understandable.

Pros

Working in the company that embraced values was an exceptional experience, the former CEO exemplified the values of the company and was a role model. He believed in Hudson and made working for the company something to be proud of.
Finally, after the recession things were looking up and then the old CEO was gone with the company engaging in some story about wanting to "unretire" so the board sacked him. I and my team wonder what really went on.

Cons

A company that treated the old CEO in the manner that they have is hard to have any respect for. This individual worked in the trenches and had an excellent rapport with everyone. Who are the "board" and what are they trying to do to the company?Is there any rational judgment that the board appointed a person, served with a Wells Notice to be "interim CEO"? There is no employee respect for this person who is on us to constantly produce more and our successes are ignored as more memos surface for the desire for more revenue. It appears that this individual is unable to distinguish a spread sheet from real day to day business. This company seems headed in the direction of companies that many of us left to come to Hudson, which is very sad.

Another CEO has been named now who seems to have a better disposition and is trying to be likable, but it seems that the interim one is still in charge and there is mass confusion and I suspect a power struggle could be on the horizon.

Encouragement is gone and the company has ceased to embrace the values that made it different from other recruitment companies. It has gone from being a place that was great to just being a job. I am disheartened that employees don't seem to have value at all.

Advice to Senior Management

If you want performance, you should exemplify integrity. Since the interim CEO took reign, there has been a tremendous lack of honesty and integrity; this individual only sees numbers and fails to make any connection that we, the employees, drive the numbers. It has become hard to work for a person who wants to be the face of the company, but is so lacking in basic understanding of what creates the business. It is disappointing to work for a company that has been so horribly changed in such a short time.

Pros

Compensation is above average compared to industry

Cons

New management changed direction of the business

Pros

I loved the environment, especially when the old CEO was working side by side with us mates. His confidence and belief in Hudson reassured us through the recession.
The old Chief Executive really understood what we do on a daily basis with its ups and downs.
He inspired us.

Cons

The incessant emphasis on controls and numbers from US headquarters is a bore.
Clearly the board of Hudson is out of touch with the employees, I was surprised that they had such disgraceful comments for a leader that I and my team knew well and hold in high regard. The new change at the top can only herald bad news for us blokes.

Advice to Senior Management

Don't try to outdo MP, most of us left MP for a reason. We don't want to work for a company that is trying to recreate it.
Who is next to fall out of favor with the out of touch board??

Pros

good brand, nice culture, some nice people to work with.

Cons

there seems to be a general malaise, there are huge missed opportunities, senior management consistantly take the wrong option, also massive central costs are a drag on the business.

Advice to Senior Management

Appoint someone to take ownership of driving sales, there are far too many administrators in senior roles and not enough people out networking with clients.