ATHENA Consulting has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 64 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ATHENA Consulting employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).
1) It provides a job
2) Was able to work in a great program with Montgomery County DHHS as a contractor
Cons
Company is poorly managed and poor business practices. On several occasions paychecks were several days late, with only an emailed apology issued. Written policies are rarely provided and instead the company wants to deal with things on individual basis for things like raises or leave accrual. The company did not distribute the cost of living increase provided to them by Montgomery County Government and apparently kept the increase as profit.
I LOVE Athena! From the very first day I have arrived for my first day of work I instantly felt at home. ATHENA has given me the experience I need in order for me to perform my job at the highest level possible. I don't even call my co-workers - co-workers! That's right, I call them FAMILY! I know for a fact that we're all here to help ATHENA grow to places we know it deserves. Melissa Pappas (ATHENA CEO) has such a caring heart and loves to make a positive difference in each and every community. Personally, she's a great inspiration to me. I'm honored and proud to be apart of such a dynamic team! If you want a career you'll love then I highly recommend a CAREER at Athena! Best.
Cons
There is nothing "CON" that needs to be placed here.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ATHENA Consulting employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ATHENA Consulting. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.
55% of ATHENA Consulting employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated ATHENA Consulting 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.
"Whether it’s accommodating remote work options, flexible hours, or understanding personal commitments, the company demonstrates a modern approach to work"
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