Great place and great people! - Director of Data Management Beall Research Employee Review

I have been working at Beall Research for over seven years now, and I can confidently say that it is one of the best companies I've had the privilege to be a part of. The positive aspects of working here are numerous, creating an environment that promotes work-life balance, offers great benefits, job security, opportunities for advancement, and fosters a true meritocracy. One of the standout features of Beall Research is the emphasis on work-life balance. As a working mother of young children, I appreciate the company's understanding and support in allowing me the freedom and flexibility to manage both my professional responsibilities and personal commitments. This flexibility has enabled me to give 110% as a researcher and 110% as a mother, and it truly makes a world of difference in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life. Beall Research goes above and beyond in providing its employees with outstanding benefits. The substantially subsidized Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance is a testament to the company's commitment to the well-being of its team members. It not only shows that they care about our health but also demonstrates their dedication to ensuring we have access to comprehensive coverage. The firm also offers a compelling maternity leave package. Beall Research stands out as a true meritocracy, where hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded. It doesn't take long for talent to be noticed, and this motivates employees to strive for excellence. As someone who values being recognized and challenged in their career, I find Beall Research's merit-based approach to be truly refreshing and inspiring. Moreover, the work at Beall Research is always interesting and diverse. With a broad range of clients and business questions to address, no two projects are the same. The engaging and varied nature of the work keeps me motivated and enthusiastic about my role. Working alongside bright and experienced colleagues dedicated to delivering high-quality research further enhances the overall experience. One aspect I admire about Beall Research is their commitment to growth and evolution. The company doesn't shy away from embracing positive changes. Over the years, I have witnessed significant improvements in work-life balance policies, work from home flexibility, dress code, and paid maternity leave benefits, among others. This commitment to progress extends to the research approach, as Beall consistently develops new methodologies to remain at the forefront of an ever-changing industry. In conclusion, Beall Research is an exceptional company to work for. It strikes a perfect balance between career growth and personal well-being, making it an ideal environment for both professionals and working parents. The work is interesting and challenging, the benefits are excellent, and the opportunities for advancement are plentiful. I highly recommend Beall Research to anyone seeking a fulfilling career in market research and a supportive, innovative work culture.

Many of the issues or cons are typical for the industry; for example, projects come in waves and my workload is often either light or heavy - with 4th quarter often being heavy. In terms of company-specific cons, senior leadership is flexible and open to making changes. I've had no problem approaching Anne or Mark directly with my needs and they've made significant changes to work from home policy (they made changes to WFM policy pre-Covid and then made more changes again post-Covid - now everyone can work from home every day if they prefer), maternity leave policy and paid maternity leave, health care benefits (now have a choice of Blue Cross policies that are significantly subsidized by the firm - this is the best health insurance I've ever had)

Beall Research is a small and still evolving research firm. The big benefits of the size and age of the firm are that business life is relatively simple (no complicated matrix org structures or heavy tomes of policy to deal with) and the environment is dynamic (every day brings something new). This means that one can truly have an impact and shape the future of the organization. That applies to how things are done, as well as what is done. In my role at Beall I have particularly enjoyed diving into cutting edge methods and working side by side with the owner on developing and bringing them to market. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring young, bright employees, many of whom go on to pursue PhDs in various fields. My passion is partnering with clients and helping them solve their toughest business issues by providing them with insight into the consumer, shopper, products and brands. The dynamic environment I’ve found at Beall allows me to pursue my passion. The team, everyone included, is fantastic to work with and all bring unique strengths and gifts to the table. The organization has evolved incredibly over the last 18 months, under the focused effort of the CEO. This has all been for the good. The dossier of clients has grown and become more diverse, the range of project work has broadened, and the quality is way up.

Working in a very small firm requires a lot of commitment and is a serious responsibility. One does whatever is required and one works really hard with sometimes limited resources under tight deadlines. This is less a con than the reality of the marketing research world.