Unethical company - Anonymous employee Acumen Employee Review

1.0
May 30, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Alas, there is very little positive thing to say about this company.

Cons

Where do I begin? Mismanaged, unethical, dishonest , over-billing clients for shoddy work. So-called "analysts" could barely communicate coherently, leading to confusion and redundant work. If I were a client, I would think twice about retaining the service of this company. For whatever reasons, Acumen tends to attract low-quality and technically deficient people, who are encouraged to bill, bill, bill - even for work that is clearly non-billable. An ethically challenged company indeed!

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Acumen Response
8y
What a shame! To work with a company for more than 10-years and to harbor such a negative opinion isn't good. While we are certainly not perfect, we continue to admire and respect our people and to have complete confidence in our processes. In order to understand and to learn more about your opinion, we encourage you to share more in person with HR and/or Business Operations.

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- The work is intellectually engaging and gave me many chances to grow technically. - I learned a lot from talented coworkers and appreciated being part of projects with real-world relevance. - There was also good exposure to translating technical work into clear, usable takeaways.

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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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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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You will work with some really nice and lovely people. That is the only pro I can say about this chaotic and disorganized company (this is the most professional way I can describe this company, but know I would like to use much harsher language).

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- Management is disorganized and ineffective. You would think that after 30 years, they would have established systems to avoid negative financial situations. - The C-suite doesn't care about employees; their main focus is on ensuring they and their friends make money. - There are practically no incentives to work here. You will never receive a pay raise, you won't get a meaningful promotion, and you will constantly find yourself doing the work of entry-level employees. - Following two major layoffs within two years, the company made minimal changes to improve its poor financial status. They continue to employ some of the least effective and most costly employees, simply hoping that things will improve. That's not how business operates, but it seems to be the mentality since they predominantly hire their friends.

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Acumen Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective from your time employed at Acumen. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we acknowledge that the recent layoffs have been difficult for everyone. Your feedback is taken seriously and will be shared with our leadership team as we continue evaluating where processes can be strengthened. We appreciate your input and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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