spiraling downward - Analyst Acumen Employee Review

1.0
Jul 13, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

This used to be a youthful company, energetic with somewhat meaningful projects as they proclaimed, while this is sadly no longer the case in recent years.

Cons

First, the overall pay is below mediocre especially in Bay area. No perks and lack of the benefits considered to be normal in other similar companies. Second, the work/office environment becomes horrendous in recent years. The overall workforce in this company is young, but some of the relatively-more-experienced hires are being "asked" to leave not in the politest manner, probably they don't want to raise their pay but would instead cite their work performance. This is due to lack of incentives for analysts and the junior managers. Meaningful work is not valued and employees are treated without respect. Third, the hiring bar is becoming lower and lower for most positions. The new hires are of little experience while those just gained some experience are forced away. This puts lots of pressure on the company and project cannot be done like before.

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Acumen Response
10y
Thank you for sharing your honest opinion.

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Pros

- 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.

Cons

- 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!
2.0
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Pros

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).

Cons

- 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
17h
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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