Sold a dream but all is not as it seems - Anonymous employee The Office Group Employee Review

2.0
Jan 2, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I couldn't fault the interview process and the time and effort that went into this process - although when I was interviewing they weren't sure which position I was best suited to, they sold me a dream so I was excited regardless.

Cons

You are sold the dream of TOG but when you read and understand the small print it's not the case. There is too much of a noticeable hierarchy and those at the bottom of the food chain never get noticed for their hard work, when after all they seem to be doing all the work for those above them. Senior members of staff are very clicky and stick with their own and are often very belittling towards junior staff. I personally was bullied by my manager and although the HR team dealt with it very well, it wasn't enough to convince me to stay at a company that wishes they were all singing and dancing but underneath the surface fail to keep the good staff as they realise their worth. Pay is very poor and they are completely unsympathetic to illness (had 0 days off sick in 11 months) and grievance. I understand the larger the company that HR grows with that, but have some empathy towards others.

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The Office Group Response
7y
Thank you for such a detailed review. It is never easy doing this and we are incredibly grateful. You raise some very concerning things, many of which are difficult to comment on as some time has now passed. However, it was encouraging to read that HR dealt well with your complaint. We expect a lot from our incredible people managers and to hear one of them behaved badly is disappointing and frustrating. Your comment about us not being sure which role would suit you is seen by many candidates as a positive thing. We recruit for potential and don't approach recruitment with a one size fits all approach. If we like you-and clearly we did-then we will find or even create a role that's just right for you. We also go to great lengths to recognise great effort including spot awards, monthly stars awards, quarterly team awards and our much anticipated annual TOG awards. On pay we believe we are competitive but we are not complacent and we appreciate we need to keep this under regular review. All the best in the future.

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Pros

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Cons

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The Office Group Response
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience as a General Manager at The Office Group! We're thrilled to hear that you find our work environment amazing. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate that you haven't identified any cons at the moment. We're committed to maintaining a positive and supportive workplace, and your input contributes to our ongoing efforts to create a great experience for all team members. If you ever have any suggestions or thoughts on how we can continue to enhance your experience or if there's anything specific you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out. We value your insights and look forward to making your time with The Office Group even more enjoyable. Thank you for being a part of our team, and we appreciate your positive contribution to our work environment!
1.0
Jun 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unfortunately, since it was taken over by investors there are no pro's. The people they brought in, CEO, CFO completely ruined the culture and what made Fora/TOG such a great place to work. Fired lots of loyal staff and completly changed the culture. it is now a souless place to work, stay away!

Cons

Management lie to your face. They pretend they have no idea about certain things going on, when in fact they are the ones orchestrating it!

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