Less than the sum of its parts - Principal Consultant RQM+ Employee Review

2.0
Aug 21, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Working remotely, some flexibility based on client needs

Cons

Company continues to grow and purchase additional companies despite cutting costs in terms of consultant compensation including incentive bonuses. When I joined it was a boutique consulting firm with a high level of rigor in the interview and screening process and people were put first before profit. Now it has the look and feel of any other conglomerate: profit for investors first, people are dispensable. Hard to get promotions or raises even with a proven track record or positive feedback from clients. Will be asked to go above and beyond, help build infrastructure but no compensation or recognition for extra, non-billable work. You can get promoted in title but won’t be compensated. Sad to see the company I loved (R&Q) becoming another big company that doesn’t value or care about its people anymore.

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5.0
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working with talented co-workers exzellent culture

Cons

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RQM+ Response
1y
Thank you for your positive feedback! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
2.0
Aug 25, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Non-lab roles can work remotely. There's a $50 remote work stipend.

Cons

Benefits are subpar at best. The health insurance has high premiums. The company is revamping itself to a medtech CRO. They keep laying off valuable people and great leadership is leaving. If you ever decide to work here just know that you will be burnt out. Prepare to work long hours, nights and sometimes weekends just to meet their unrealistic deliverables and timelines. My department was always short staffed and they didn't care but proceeded to layoff more people. Only certain people's opinion mattered more than anyone elses. All the attention and opportunities went to specific people. It's hard to work when leadership plays favorites and punishes those who don't play well with their favorites. I'm glad I left.

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RQM+ Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your time at RQM left you feeling this way. We understand that periods of change—such as our transition into a medtech CRO—can create challenges. These changes have involved difficult decisions, including restructuring efforts, which we recognize have had an impact on our teams. We are working hard to better support employees during this time, including improving communication, evaluating workloads, and investing in leadership development. Regarding your comments on benefits and staffing: we know these are important concerns. We're actively reviewing our benefits offerings, including health coverage, to stay competitive and meet employee needs. We also recognize the importance of workload balance and equitable treatment, and are taking steps to address these issues more consistently across the organization. While it's disappointing to hear that you felt favoritism and lack of support in your department, your feedback has been shared with our leadership team as part of our commitment to building a more inclusive and supportive work culture.
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