Not Your Typical HR - Benefit & Compensation Manager NBBJ Employee Review

2.0
Sep 26, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Tons of opportunity to do everything within HR, given the high turnover. Great architects and designers. Amazing minds to create impressive portfolios. Firm thinks outside the norms incorporating psychology, and clinical studies to its practice.

Cons

Making friends internally is frowned upon. You would think that working with such a small yet mighty team, building and growing relationships would be valued. Quite the opposite is true, and instead you are spoken to about it. If you ever consider giving feedback, please know that you will be told that "if you are not happy an exit strategy will be provided". Constructive feedback is not valued, nor is it seen as an opportunity for improvement. Culture is held so highly, that if you don't fit the mold, you are not seen as a good fit. Diversity and inclusion is lacking.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Super flexible and great coworkers

Cons

No real cons. Maybe wished it was more hybrid

1.0
Jun 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

healthcare benefit, good office location

Cons

Bonus points if you're white and can fit into the small inner circle (iykyk). If not, you may find yourself constantly reminded that you don’t really belong. There is a very obvious double standard around flexibility and trust. Certain people seem to be allowed to do whatever they want, while others get questioned for the same behavior and suddenly need to have a “conversation with the manager.” Openly talking negatively about coworkers and consultants is also treated as normal. There is a lot of casual criticism, gossip, and dismissive commentary, which makes the environment feel unnecessarily tense and unprofessional. The micromanagement is also exhausting, especially from managers who are too busy to know what you are actually working on. Instead of feeling trusted to do your job, you end up spending a lot of energy managing perception. Also, 4 days in the office is intense; sometimes people just need quiet time to focus. Although if you're one of the favorites, that can be negotiable.

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