Rios Partners reviews

2.2

25% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)

25% positive business outlook

Rios Partners has an employee rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Rios Partners employee rating is 41% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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62 reviews
1.0
May 8, 2024

Pay Attention

Recommend
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Pros

The company has good benefits. This is the only positive.

Cons

Read the reviews that show the many cons. They are factual. Turnover is alarming. Seems to be bleeding talent now. Facing significant challenges. The earlier comments on being an offshoot or proxy of BCG are accurate. Lower pay for unsupportive culture. Sells the opportunity as a better place to work because they use "empathy" with clients and work with human centered design. Nothing new. Say they want to take projects that impact peoples' lives for the better. That may have been the case early on. It seems that has been dropped. Would not recommend for employment.

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Rios Partners Response
1y
We're grateful for your feedback about your time with Rios. It's great to hear liked our benefits. Our turnover is in line with the industry, but we understand it might seem low or high depending on your previous work experiences.
2.0
Apr 5, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Team of smart and friendly coworkers.

Cons

At Rios partners the proclaimed value of transparency often felt overlooked, creating a disconnect between management and employees. This gap in openness hindered trust, sharply contrasting with the company's mission statement.

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Rios Partners Response
1y
Thank you for your candid feedback. We're glad to hear about the positive experience you had with colleagues. We recognize that transparency is foundational to building trust, and we're sorry our practices didn't meet your expectations. Your insights are valuable to our team and we hope your current position is a strong fit for you.
1.0
Mar 4, 2025

Do Not!

Recommend
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Pros

Talented Consultants: Individuals who joined before 2022, when the company was still respected, bring valuable expertise and professionalism. Learning Opportunity: New hires can gain experience, though at a cost.

Cons

Corporate Greed: Profit-driven decisions take priority over employee well-being. Toxic Work Culture: Unreasonable working hours, undefined roles, and unclear promotion paths create chaos and burnout. Lack of Transparency & Stability: Leadership is inconsistent, decisions are unpredictable, and communication is unreliable. Untrustworthy HR: Do not believe reassurances about job security—you are never truly on the “safe side.” High Turnover: The company loses 30% of its workforce annually and is shrinking rapidly. A Sinking Ship: The decline is evident. If you're considering joining, DON’T—you’ll regret it.

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