WSP Is The Worst Thing to Happen to Parsons Brinckerhoff - Human Resources Profressional WSP Employee Review

1.0
19 May 2015
Recommend
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Pros

-Salary (WSP is working quickly to fix this "Pro") -Alternate Work Schedule (which they're removing effective June 1.) -BYO Mobile Plan (for now)

Cons

-WSP has single-handedly ruined Parsons Brinckerhoff. They laid off 80+ salaried full-time employees. Moved positions to other offices without telling the business or anyone at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Have hired seasonal interns to do the work of said salaried full-time employees. Talk about a compliance nightmare. -During those layoffs, affected employees had to take PTO to interview to find another job. Are you kidding me?! -Those unaffected have been bailing left and right. HR function is a shadow of its former self. -Micromanagement of individual contributors. -Constant revolving door of line level managers. -Petty corporate politics. -Cutbacks and layoffs all to save a buck. Which they will then turn around and spend on acquiring yet another company. -Zero communication. -Small low cublicles with zero privacy. Teams expected to duke it out over small huddle romos to make calls that are sensitive in nature. My advice to you, keep looking. This is not a good place to further your career.

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5.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great and supportive team, peers and healthy work culture, good scope of growth.

Cons

Pay relative to the industry and lower YoY hike in base salary, low PTOs

5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

With over 30 years in the engineering industry, I can say without hesitation that this is the most employee-attentive firm I have ever had the privilege of working for. What sets this organization apart is its commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry — not just technologically, but in how it values and invests in its people. The collective expertise of thousands of dedicated professionals here doesn't just benefit the company; it makes a meaningful impact on the world, and that sense of purpose has genuinely reignited my passion for engineering. The opportunities for growth are both vast and real. Across the firm's many initiatives, there is something for everyone who comes to work curious, motivated, and eager to contribute. This is not a place where ambition goes unnoticed. After more than three decades in this field, I have found a place I am proud to be part of — and one I hope to remain a part of for many years to come. If you are considering joining this team, I wholeheartedly encourage you to take that step.

Cons

If I have to mention a con, it would be monetary compensation, but who doesn't want more money. I took a paycut to join this firm and the amount of time I am investing, could be worth more than my current salary warrants.

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