Company is stuck in the times - Security Analyst RAND Employee Review

1.0
Mar 3, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and starting point for someone's career.

Cons

This company's culture is terrible. It puts its researchers on a pedestal and supporting staff beneath them. HR does not advocate for staff when complaints are put in, but they will advocate for management when an employee rubs the boss wrong. If you want someone to do all the thinking for you, then this company will be a fit for you. If you are proactive, then this isn't the place for you. They have meetings for everything, but not a lot is communicated. The company offers a generous amount of leave, but whats the point if you have to provide your manager with a statement of reasons for taking it.

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5.0
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Pros

Really flexible hours, amazing project team members, engaging projects.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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