Great Place to Be Yourself - Anonymous employee TCG, Inc. Employee Review

4.0
Sep 1, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very self-directed tech consulting firm that puts almost all of the power of your career into your hands. Employees have a great deal of latitude in their project choices and there is phenomenal work-life balance. The culture is quirky and there are a lot of unusual perqs that make things fun.

Cons

Total compensation is average with no real bonus program. It isn't always clear how to advance or get promoted. There isn't enough accountability at times.

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TCG, Inc. Response
4y
We know career growth is vital for you. It’s also important for TCG to see you grow and develop in areas that interest you. That is why we have our annual Career Reviews - for TCGers to work with their managers and the Employee Happiness team to put a plan in place that will help you pursue your career goals. You’re absolutely right that it’s not always clear how to advance and get promoted. We’re actively working on that and our first step is the new Compensation system that we’re rolling out right now (mid-September 2021). We have high hopes for it but like everything else we do for the first time, it’s an experiment. If it fails we will do something else. If you have suggestions on times when our accountability hasn’t been up to your standards, please let your manager, an exec, HR, or Happiness know. Or put it explicitly (name names!) in one of our twice-annual employee surveys. The reality is that once a business hires its first employee, nobody will ever again know all the things that organization is doing. Sometimes we miss an opportunity for improvement unless someone points it out. Thanks for working with us to fix our blemishes!

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Pros

I worked as a Training Specialist supporting federal training initiatives and had a very positive experience overall. The organization maintained a professional and collaborative environment where leadership was approachable, responsive, and genuinely invested in both customer success and employee support. One of the company’s strengths was its ability to operate effectively within a complex federal environment while maintaining flexibility and strong communication across teams. Employees were trusted to take ownership of their responsibilities, and individuals who demonstrated initiative were often given opportunities to contribute beyond the boundaries of their formal roles. The work was meaningful, team collaboration was strong, and management maintained professionalism during periods of organizational and contractual transition.

Cons

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TCG, Inc. Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re glad to hear that your experience as a Training Specialist was positive and that you felt supported by leadership and your colleagues. We especially appreciate your recognition of the collaborative environment, meaningful work, and professionalism of the team. We appreciate your feedback about continued investment in employee development. We’re committed to supporting our people, strengthening communication across teams, and maintaining the collaborative culture that helps employees and customers succeed. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
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Pros

Good for stability and employee retention. Good benefits as well. Good work/life balance.

Cons

Not the best compensation and opportunities.

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