Nothing changes when you go public... lol - Administrative Professional Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

2.0
27 Jan 2012
Recommend
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Pros

-Pay (sort of) -You get to work with a lot of experts in their respective fields -Hoteling often lets you work from many different offices -Really understanding about flexible working situations -The company is dedicated to providing training and development to all employees

Cons

-Layoffs are big now. 130+ senior staff were let go last week and today (1/27/2012) over 300 people were let go in just this area. Types of people let go today: Mailroom staff (most of them), printshop staff, Human Capital staff, EA's and others. This is just the start. -Management is terrible at communication. You never know what is going on and when you ask about anything you are looked at as "creating waves" and that is not a good thing right now (considering the layoffs). -The pay isn't great -- especially for what they charge gov't clients. -Benefits are about to get a big overall for a lot of people. In the coming weeks, Booz Allen senior staff will be rolling out a plan that will put a great number of staff in what they call "Cost Band 8." Those put into this category will have greatly reduced benefits, reduction in pay/level in the firm, reduced tuition reimbursement, and many other benefits stripped from them. If you are on the client side and are not cleared, are at a low level (Sr. Consultant or below), or don't have high value to the firm -- expect to be on the list. GO Team people can expect it to shortly after.

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Cons

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Pros

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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