Anybody ever wonder why the three to five star ratings are from former employees? - Senior Associate Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

2.0
21 Feb 2014
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Pros

Used to be a really good company

Cons

As many folks have said Carlyle has sucked the soul from the company and you have old ralph to thank for that. Yes that Ralph who charges the firm to fly him off from florida on a private jet that he owns. Ten years ago when the firm started reducing benefits (anyone still around that remembers unlimited sick leave?) the mantra was "we will never go public." Ralph had every intention of going public and began slowly chipping away at benefits introducing the phrase "industry standard," which been ananthema to Booz culture. Then that became the driver for everything, from letting HR dictate who gets promoted vice the managers and leadership, to the stupid idea of doing away with the "beach" to allow us to get the best and brightest their clearances. Mind you, all this cost cutting did not cut the seniors bonuses. MArgins got tighter, the employees got squeezed and the seniors got paid.

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Pros

Usually no overtime. Diverse job assignments are available.

Cons

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3.0
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Strong mission-focused culture with meaningful work supporting national security missions. Great exposure to diverse projects, talented teammates, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to develop skills across security, intelligence, cyber, and consulting. Benefits and professional development resources are solid.

Cons

The company culture and employee experience have changed significantly in recent years. Earlier years felt more mission-focused and employee-centered, while recent organizational shifts, government spending pressures, and increased emphasis on becoming a technology-focused company have created uncertainty for some employees. Frequent changes in priorities, restructuring, and business decisions can make job stability feel less predictable. Employees may sometimes feel disconnected from leadership, and concerns raised through HR or management channels do not always appear to result in meaningful action or transparency.

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