Unsustainable pressure and lack of support for employees - Sales Executive learndirect Employee Review

1.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Easy to commute if you’re local

Cons

I would strongly advise anyone considering employment with this company to think carefully, particularly if work-life balance, career development, transparency, and employee wellbeing are important to them. My experience was disappointing for several reasons: • Long working hours are common, including frequent weekend work. Employees can expect to work most weekends, and there is significant pressure to remain online or continue working beyond contracted hours if targets have not been met. Leaving on time can be viewed negatively. • Commission structures lack transparency. On occasions where commission payments appeared lower than expected, explanations provided were often unclear and unsupported by objective evidence, making it difficult to understand how earnings were calculated. • The level of micromanagement is excessive. The environment is highly target-driven, with constant pressure to make calls and generate sales. Employees are frequently questioned about performance throughout the day, even after only a few hours of work. • Work schedules are often released late, sometimes well into the new month. This makes it extremely difficult to plan personal commitments. Holiday requests can also be challenging, with requests occasionally declined without meaningful explanation. • Employee morale appeared consistently low. Many colleagues regularly expressed frustration about workload, pressure, and a perceived lack of appreciation for their efforts. Overall, I found the company culture to be unsupportive and overly focused on short-term targets at the expense of employee wellbeing. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this employer. I was also disappointed by my interactions with the customer service department, which I felt fell well below the standard that both employees and customers should expect. This version is firmer, more professional, and less likely to be dismissed as an emotional complaint, while still communicating the same concerns.

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1.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Flexible work and platform is easy to navigate

Cons

Do not pay staff - I work on a freelance basis for Learndirect haven't received payment for my last 3 invoices - Directors ignore your emails, no communication, freelance assessors have now stopped working until they get paid, causing late marking issues for students. They offer - for a fee a fast track marking service however these are going unmarked because the assessors won't work for free!

1.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Flexible work - errr I can’t think of anything else.

Cons

They don’t pay your invoices. • Freelance assessors are expected to complete work in good faith but payments are frequently delayed. • Outstanding invoices can remain unpaid for weeks or months, creating significant financial uncertainty for freelancers. • The Head of Department openly acknowledged that payment problems have happened before and can take months to resolve • Freelancers appear to be treated as an afterthought. When payments are missed, communication from senior leadership is either extremely limited or non-existent, leaving assessors chasing answers and feeling undervalued.

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