Ricardo Reviews

3.5

51% would recommend to a friend

(622 total reviews)
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Graham Ritchie

24% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ricardo has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 622 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ricardo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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622 reviews
1.0
3 May 2024

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Pros

Flexibility to work from anywhere. Depending on your job the pay can be good.

Cons

Being recently acquired by Ricardo has damaged our brand. Dysfunctional thanks to an uninspiring and short-sighted CEO and leadership team. There is no strategy, no direction and no plan. To control costs the whole company has been stripped of all L&D and professional development opportunities. Getting hammered to increase utilisation by unappreciative senior leaders who complain constantly about being under immense pressure from Executive.

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Ricardo Response
2y
Dear Employee, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contribution to Ricardo. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our focus on work-life balance and our flexible working policy as well as our compensation package. Employee satisfaction is a top priority for us, and we continually strive to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Regarding your feedback on Learning & Development, we have recently implemented a global rollout of LinkedIn Learning. This addition complements our existing array of internal and external training opportunities, providing flexibility for employees to engage in learning at their convenience. For further insight into Ricardo's overarching strategy and how each team member contributes to our goals, we encourage you to explore the 'Connect to our Strategy' HUB page, where our strategic framework is outlined. We would be grateful for the opportunity to learn more about your specific observations and experiences. If you feel comfortable, please reach out to Chris Hewitson, Managing Director of Australia & New Zealand or send an email to our Employee Forum RicardoEE.EmployeeForum@ricardo.com, your identity will remain confidential. Your feedback helps us strengthen our leadership team, provide additional support, and foster open communication throughout the business. Once again, thank you for your feedback. We are committed to addressing these concerns and appreciate your contribution to our ongoing efforts to create a better workplace.
4.0
8 Mar 2023

Good all round company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Exposure to high profile projects - Diversity in types of projects - Professional organisation - Work alongside intelligent and diligent colleagues

Cons

- Most employees are spread out across sites, in site offices, or from WFH. This can diminish the ability to learn from colleges and feel part of a team.

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Ricardo Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience working at Ricardo. We appreciate your positive comments regarding the exposure to high-profile projects, the diversity in project types, and the professionalism in Ricardo. We understand your concerns about employees being spread out across different sites, working in site offices, or from remote locations. We recognise the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team cohesion in creating a positive work environment. While remote work and dispersed teams have become more prevalent in today's professional landscape, we strive to find ways to foster connectivity and teamwork. To address this concern, we have implemented local social committees who are responsible for organising a range of activities and meet ups outside of work to give colleagues the opportunity to socialise and get to know each other better. If this is not happening in your local area, please raise this with your HR team. We also run virtual knowledge sharing so colleagues can learn from others. Tackling this challenge is ongoing so let us know if you have any ideas to help. We encourage you to proactively reach out to your colleagues, both within your immediate team and across Ricardo. Additionally, consider using available resources such as internal forums, mentoring programs, or knowledge sharing sessions to connect with colleagues and learn from their expertise. Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and find ways to better support our employees. We appreciate your contribution and are committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team members feel connected and part of a cohesive team. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. If you have any additional suggestions or feedback, please email your Team Leader and/or HR rep. We value your input and look forward to continuing to provide you with a positive work experience.
3.0
6 Sept 2022

Pros and cons

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Incredibly experienced and talented staff, diverse projects, great for career progression

Cons

Don’t care about employees, profit driven.

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Ricardo Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and your contribution to Ricardo, we really appreciate your feedback. We'd like to apologise if you have had a negative experience working for Ricardo. Our ambition for our company is to become an employer of choice. Our employees are our top priority and we strive to do better by them each day. We hope you were able to raise any issues you had with your Team Leader or HR Business Partner during your time at Ricardo or during your exit interview.
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