Diverse practices and making positive impacts - Principal NELSON Worldwide Employee Review

5.0
25 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Large firm support with 25 offices around the country with a medium firm feel where you get noticed and rewarded for great work and great attitude. Opportunity to learn different building types, project roles and to increase responsibility. Can move within the firm to other locations and can draw expertise, technical knowledge, IT support, marketing support & production from other office when needed. Work with some of the largest clients in the US & globally. Opportunity to work in other markets.

Cons

As with any large company there are processes & training that may, at first, seem cumbersome, but you will find long-term benefit.

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NELSON Worldwide Response
6y
Dear Principle from Seattle, We like long walks on the beach…oh wait…sorry! We got carried away by your awesome review! Thank you for the great perspective. We agree that we are moving in the right direction and with some of the best talent in the industry. It’s all about amazing design, smart processes, and forward-thinking people like you. Thanks for being a part of it all!

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5.0
12 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

nice people and the best boss

Cons

I honestly don't have any

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NELSON Worldwide Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We're proud of the team we have built who work together to achieve our mission of unlocking value for our clients.
1.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people are the heartbeat of the company. Truly, some of the kindest, enthusiastic and creative people I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

Cons

Each office operates as a separate firm which means little consistency in regards to systems, workflows and process. On top of that, so many people have left or been let go that there are massive information gaps. Often, the demands of the client are prioritized over the capacity of the team and proposals seem to have been written in a vacuum. In essence, you are consistently set up for one thing: failure. ZERO investment in professional or personal development (despite repeated efforts from team and practice leaders). Despite the firm being quite successful, poor business decisions mean frequent layoffs. Consequently, teammates are frequently taking on additional workloads and are silenced through a culture of fear that they may be next. I'll give one example of company culture. If you want to welcome a new coworker to the firm by taking them out to lunch, or getting them a card or flowers, that money comes out of your pocket. Ever wondered what it feels like to be a cog in a wheel? Join Nelson!

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NELSON Worldwide Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're proud of our people behind the projects who work together to unlock value for our clients. We're glad to hear this positively impacted your experience. We recognize that consistency across offices, access to shared systems and processes, and knowledge transfer are important to creating a better employee experience. As our firm continues to evolve, we are focused on improving alignment across teams, strengthening communication, and identifying opportunities to better support workload planning and collaboration. We understand how important professional development, clear communication, and recognition are to helping employees feel valued and supported. That's why we continue to invest in programs, leadership communications, learning opportunities, and employee experience initiatives that strengthen our culture, encourage collaboration, and create meaningful opportunities for growth. Thanks again for your review.
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