Does not live up to its own hype - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good people with talent; pleasure working conditions

Cons

Slow, painful decision-making; everything is cost-focused without regard for value; no training or career development; pointless programs such as BeyondZero; employee morale low

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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