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With origins going back more than 35 years, The Colony Group is a nationally recognized independent wealth advisory and business management firm with offices nationwide. We are driven by one overarching principle—to bring meaning and joy to the lives of our clients and each other. We do this by continually investing in our expansive and innovative services—delivering them through our talented and experienced people in a way that is customized, personal, and meaningful for our clients. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 111

TOTAL RATINGS: 3220

CEO: Michael J. Nathanson

Joining The Colony Group - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at The Colony Group are rated an A+. At The Colony Group most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at The Colony Group.

Answer	Percent
Every week	35%
Once a month	26%
Once a quarter	22%
Once a year	12%
Never	5%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, The Colony Group employees earn $80,192. The Colony Group ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in Boston. Learn More about Salaries at The Colony Group.

Average Salaries at The Colony Group by Department

$73k*

Design

$83k*

Marketing

$66k*

Operations

$48k*

Admin

$94k*

Business Dev

$62k*

Finance

$53k*

Customer Support

$93k*

$97k*

$113k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined The Colony Group, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

The Colony Group ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in Boston. 90% of employees feel as though The Colony Group is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 65% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at The Colony Group.

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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