Dysfunctional Management, Good People - Anonymous employee Carney Employee Review

2.0
Mar 24, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Carney is full of great people to work with. Generally, staff work hard with a smile. A positive can-do attitude is the typical work ethic. The work itself was interesting as well.

Cons

The down side is that Carney's leadership is unfocused. Upper, upper management is divided between Carney, Inc. and other projects/adventures. That lack of leadership and focus are felt throughout the company. Management in general has been unable to find a way to replace lost contracts or win the equivalent amount of work. Some in higher management are not only ineffective at leading the organization but they are also crass when talking about clients or partnering vendors. New company-wide initiatives sometimes feel like they are based on an article someone read in a business magazine and are quickly dropped after starting. Benefits are mediocre. People getting laid off is a common occurrence.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2025
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Pros

I was at Carney for a while, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best places I’ve worked. The leadership team genuinely cares about employees, and there’s a real sense of collaboration here. The culture is supportive, and work-life balance is respected. There’s a strong emphasis on quality, but without micromanagement. If you’re self-motivated and enjoy working on interesting projects with smart, driven people, this is the place to be. Like any company, there are challenges, but leadership is always open to feedback and actively works to make things better. Overall, a great company with great people!

Cons

Not necessarily cons for Carney, but they are a federal contractor which means we have to deal with federal people who sometimes are difficult. My work was remote which I like, but means I only got to see people on Teams or when there are socials every few months. As a small company, they don't have as many formal processes that I was used to from larger organizations.

4.0
Dec 22, 2025
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Pros

Flexibile work schedule, no micromanagement and you are encouraged to do your job, some remote opportunities, good healthcare plan options, internal company leave donation program.

Cons

Limited opportunity for upward mobility or growth, a slow-growing PTO system when first starting with the company, with no room to negotiate.

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