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If you have a disability move on (Trust me, you'll thank me) - Consultant Atkins Employee Review

1.0
Apr 11, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Bottom line always first You are a commodity You're health and well-being isn't taken seriously Self training is king and you are deemed an expert after 2 days training (no matter how many skills you are asked to learn in quick succession). Then on to client site Not given work in what you may have spent time learning before having to quickly self train in another skill. If you hear the line at interview we want someone who can learn... RUN!

Cons

If you have a disability (protected) don't declare it. Your life will be made difficult if you assert your rights if management have chosen to ignore company doctors recommendations Line Management call the shots. HR disappointing

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Atkins Response
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Dear Sir/Madam, We regret that you felt the need to raise these points in your review and that we do not appear to have had an opportunity to investigate them. Atkins is committed to maintaining high standards for how we deal with people and go about our business. Anyone who has concerns about the behaviour of the Company or of any individual associated with the Company is encouraged to report them as soon as possible to enable us to carry out a thorough investigation, and where necessary take steps to address the situation. This can be done through our independent and confidential service Safecall at www.safecall.co.uk/atkins. Your sincerely, Atkins

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2.0
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Job and a paycheck but in a house of cards.

Cons

Wow, be careful! Atkins North America was acquired when Atkins in London bought a notorious US engineering based in Florida, PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh and Jernigan). I didn't do enough research when hired and found out too late I was working for a company that has been prosecuted multiple times for serious illegalities, and some of the executives who participated but escaped prosecution are still there! PBS&J has been indicted for bribing government officials, illegal campaign contributions, and was a private company put on the chopping blocks to sell for being so poorly managed when several of the employees embezzled millions upon millions of dollars. As recent as 2016 the company was struggling financially because of legal costs and fines to the extent the focus became finishing out existing contracts rather than procuring new ones...an indicator they do not want new business and are likely to chop off the US engineering wing and spin those employees out to another company. Do your research before accepting a job there, the good old boy network that didn't previously get caught or prosecuted in the illegalities is still working there, and they haven't changed much in being secretive about what they are doing!! Get everything in writing as they are all about the bait and switch.

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