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Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

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Barge Design Solutions, Inc. reviews

4.3

94% would recommend to a friend

(125 total reviews)

Carrie Stokes

100% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 125 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Barge Design Solutions, Inc. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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125 reviews
1.0
Sep 16, 2024

Truthful review

Recommend
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Pros

-Will pay you to sit around and do nothing "literary". One might think that's kool...no it's actually quite cruel especially when manager's tell you they planned for it. If that happens to you.."leave" because eventually they'll fire you. -Pay is market average,(so so) -comfortable offices. -good energy from staff.

Cons

-Way to top heavy, seems there is a Project Manager or V.P of just about every niche...ridiculous. -The company is weak technically as most staff is young and inexperienced. -There is a gap of senior technical people. -managers have very little integrity more interested in picking away at anyone who challenges them. If you are interested in working there stay in the the shadows and collect a check do not try to offer your experience or experience as there are senior managers who do not like to be challenged. -be aware this company is employee owned with private company stocks. In this company it means the dividends are more important than staff. -The company has a wall of fame which in truth has no value except to prop up the younger employees with faux recognition, its an old method to draw loyalty from younger staff members. -the company is not diversified enough as they pursue facilities/industrial architecture with an segregated health care department which is territorial. This means the company is subject to cyclical upset and downs, (zero job security). -you will not participate in any design charettes because designs are minimalist and territorial. -you will be an automaton in a cubicle. -The company processes to cover the employees and the younger ones they do but if you are senior this is NOT a company that can offer you any more than a temporary paycheck.

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Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Response
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Thank you for your feedback. At Barge Design Solutions, we are committed to continuous improvement and fostering a positive work environment. We take concerns seriously and value the input of all employees. We encourage you to reach out to our human resources team if you’d like to discuss your experience further.
5.0
Sep 11, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great firm that cares about their employees. They are an employee-owned firm

Cons

They were affected by the economic shutdown due to Covid more than other firms

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Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Response
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Thank you for your review! We're glad you recognize how much we care about our employees and the unique benefits of being an employee-owned firm. The economic challenges brought on by COVID-19 were tough for many businesses, and we were no exception. However, we’re proud of how our team has worked together to navigate these difficulties. We appreciate your feedback and are grateful for your contributions to our firm.
5.0
Sep 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Barge is an employee-owned company, so employees really have a voice here. The company has updated its PTO and paternity leave policies based on our feedback. Leadership is transparent about where we're headed so we can all contribute.

Cons

I haven't seen a downside!

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Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We’re proud to be an employee-owned company where every voice truly matters. It’s great to hear that you’ve noticed the impact of your feedback on our PTO and paternity leave policies. Transparency and collaboration are key to our success, and we’re glad to see our team feels empowered to contribute. Your feedback motivates us to keep improving and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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