Believe the bad reviews - Data and Policy Analyst Acumen Employee Review

2.0
21 Jun 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They literally hire anyone. A lot of people use working at Acumen as a way to make money while applying for better jobs. So I guess the pro is that it's not difficult to get hired?

Cons

Lack of communication and transparency - there are constant "reorganizations" that are sprung on teams with little to no notice, but management preaches transparency. No one to talk to - I once mentioned something to HR about a negative experience I had with a manager. There was no plan offered other than "I'll let him/her know that you feel that way". I don't need to play telephone about my feelings, there needs be be better ways to provide feedback about your manager. Stagnant upper management - A lot of the people who have been here for a long time are checked out. It is incredibly uninspiring to work for and with such people. Inconsistency - Your success/privileges here are dependent only on your manager. Managers are trained internally and generally don't have a lot of management skills or people skills, for that matter. Work/life balance - Lots of teams work 12 hour days regularly. A very unhealthy workplace in that regard. Anti-social office - People here tend to range from ignoring you to being actively unfriendly. High turnover - This is quite obvious once you experience the office environment, but something needs to be done. It's really demoralizing.

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Acumen Response
9y
Thank you for your thoughtful review. I am very disheartened to hear that you felt HR was dismissive of your management issue. If you feel comfortable, I would like to hear more about that. On Hiring, we do have a rigorous interview and hiring process. Over the last year the company has worked on solidifying our culture and communicating more openly. We understand your frustration regarding the movement of teams between Directors and Managers. We appreciate your feedback and will work with Management to see if we can better communicate the changes proactively. We are continuing to work with managers to provide the tools to more effectively work with their teams. We hope this will enrich our management team and provide better experiences for our employees. We are a company that does amazing work and we should have a culture that matches that. We strongly encourage work life balance. We want to have a culture that respects and inspires people. We continue to work to bring teams and people together with both work and social functions.

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- The work can be intense and detail-heavy, and deadlines can sometimes feel demanding. - Priorities may shift quickly, which can make it hard to plan ahead. - At times, the volume of revisions and fast pace can be stressful.

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Acumen Response
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We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
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