Lysander Associates Reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

54% positive business outlook

Lysander Associates has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lysander Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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15 reviews
2.0
3 Dec 2025

Dissapointed: Would Avoid

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay was okay a bit higher than average and a good work life balance.

Cons

The company described during the interview is very different to the one i was in. I was promised a lot in the way of benefits for them never to materialise. No real career progression. When asking to undertake coursework it's all positive until it comes to actually submitting the request, it then becomes slow and drawn out to the point you give up. No prospect of promotions or pathways to achieve them. It felt very directionless / rudderless with no clear signs of communication between the various ranks. MDs nowhere to be found when needed despite claiming they are open to all communication. When there were issues to solve, the team felt alone. As a result, there is a constant negative atmosphere. Processes seem confusing and illogical with respect to project bidding. Sad to say it has felt like a backwards step in my career.

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Lysander Associates Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We’re pleased that you recognised some positives around compensation and work-life balance, but it’s clear from your comments that other aspects of your experience fell short, particularly in relation to communication, career development, and follow-through on commitments. As a growing business, we recognise that there have been areas where our structure, processes, and consistency have needed to evolve. That is something we are actively addressing. This includes clearer career pathways, more structured development and learning support, improved communication across teams, and greater visibility and accessibility from leadership. Your comments regarding progression and development are particularly important. We are currently strengthening our approach to career frameworks and ensuring that requests for learning and development are handled more transparently and efficiently. We also acknowledge the feedback around alignment and clarity. As we scale, ensuring consistency in how we operate and communicate across the business is a key priority, and we are taking steps to improve this. While we may not fully recognise every aspect of your experience, we do take the themes seriously and are committed to continuous improvement. If you would be open to it, we would welcome the opportunity to understand your experience in more detail. Please feel free to reach out to us directly and confidentially. We’re sorry that this role did not meet your expectations and that it felt like a step back for you. We wish you every success in your future career.
3.0
2 Dec 2025

Has potenital but a lot of missing ingredients

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Not much to report, company events and academy are good and work life balance is good

Cons

No real avenue for career progression. Management are full of ideas but once the time comes to act, they are no where to be seen. Lack of leadership at a country level leads to stagnation in role. You may find yourself bored and not sure where to turn

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Lysander Associates Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with our work-life balance, company events, and the academy, these are all important aspects of the environment we are continuing to build. We’re sorry to read your comments regarding career progression and leadership visibility. These are areas we recognise are critical, particularly as the business grows. We are actively working to strengthen clearer career pathways, improve visibility of progression opportunities, and ensure greater consistency and accountability in how initiatives are delivered. Your feedback around leadership presence and direction is also important. As we continue to scale, we are focused on enhancing leadership capability and ensuring stronger alignment and support at a country level, so individuals feel both guided and empowered in their roles. We appreciate your honest reflections and recognise the importance of turning ideas into action, this is a key focus for us as we continue to evolve. If you would be open to it, we would welcome the opportunity to understand your experience in more detail. Please feel free to reach out to us directly and confidentially. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you the very best in your continued career.
2.0
20 Aug 2025
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Pros

Can't think of anything positive. I feel I was reeled in during the interview process but it didn't take long for the true colours to show.

Cons

Shudder to think of my time there. Very unhappy place to work. The two directors believe their own hype but in reality are not pleasant people. They've been on a big recruitment drive recently, it will be interesting to see how long those people last before they fall out of favour.

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Lysander Associates Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with Lysander did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide a positive, professional, and supportive working environment, and it is disappointing to read that this was not your experience. We take feedback regarding culture, leadership, and the recruitment experience seriously. It is important to us that expectations set during the interview process are clear and aligned with the reality of the role, and we continue to review and strengthen this to ensure consistency. While we do not recognise all aspects of your comments, we acknowledge that individual experiences can differ. As a business, we remain focused on building a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing environment, supported by strong governance and clear professional standards. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective and wish you all the best in your future career.
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