Too Focused on the Numbers - Project Assistant Arcadis Employee Review

1.0
18 Mar 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule if you are not in the field, Medical is offered, but expensive even with company contribution, Dental is almost worthless, Vision is good, 401K is offered, Company stock offered at 15% discount, some nice people to work with/for.

Cons

Year-end bonuses have disappeared for all except the higher ups, no incentive to work past your regular hours here as there is no acknowledgement, room for promotion or movement really. Company is too congested with middle and upper management, Corporate pushes large amounts of overhead work (training, podcasts, webcasts, meetings) on staff while still expecting them to meet or exceed their billable goals. Lots of eomployee burnout - only 8 stat holidays and you are lucky if you start with 2 weeks vacation. European arm of the company reaps major benefits while flying on the coattails of the US arm which does not promote project sharing. Most Middle Management and Administrative Managers are poor at best - lots of dead wood here that is allowed to stay on (many without billability goals) while intelligent, knowledgable scientists and engineers are either being let go or leave because of the toxic atmosphere promoted by "Office Managers" or "Location Leaders" in most of the offices. This company has cut overhead costs so much that one must actually 'steal' a CD so they can burn a report without the cost being passed on to the client. Too much nickel & diming going on here - too many thing being taken away while nothing is gained in return. Morale is at it's lowest.

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We appreciate you sharing your experience that Arcadis is a good overall experience, while also noting that consulting can stale after some time. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights about market responsiveness and talent retention guide us as we shape a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your feedback.
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Cons

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Arcadis Response
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We recognize your appreciation of flexibility and exposure to global-scale projects and high-profile clients, as well as your concerns regarding the bonus structure. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we are committed to providing opportunities for impactful project work and career growth, we understand the importance of clear reward structures and streamlined processes, and your feedback will help guide ongoing improvements. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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