Is Smithbucklin a good company to work for?

Smithbucklin has an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5, based on over 468 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months. 30% of employees would recommend working at Smithbucklin to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Smithbucklin have been left by employees working as Director , Senior Manager and Operations Associate .

Does Smithbucklin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smithbucklin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smithbucklin. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Smithbucklin?

30% of Smithbucklin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Smithbucklin 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smithbucklin?

Coordinator (28) , Senior Associate (25) , Associate (19) , Senior Coordinator (18) , Manager (16) , Senior Manager (13) , Director (12) , Operations Associate (12) , Membership Associate (10) , Executive Director (9) , Membership and Operations Associate (9) , Event Coordinator (6) , Account Manager (5) , Marketing Associate (5) , Marketing Coordinator (5)

What are the pros of working at Smithbucklin according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and develop your skills." ((in 51 reviews)); "Great benefits and exciting fast paced office environment." ((in 29 reviews)); "The staff for the most part is great and overall there is a great culture that is promoted here." ((in 20 reviews)); "There are countless opportunities to make a difference in your clients, the people you work for and in yourself." ((in 16 reviews)); "I made many close friends and learned a lot from all the clients I worked on over the years." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Smithbucklin according to real employee reviews?

"Managers do not train you and dumb loads of work on you." ((in 23 reviews)); "Old management way of thinking" ((in 21 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "All upper management has been at the company for over 20 years." ((in 12 reviews)); "70 hrs EACH week and was not compensated beyond my salary (a con)." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Smithbucklin locations?

Chicago , Washington , Saint Louis , Chesterfield , Alexandria , Poland , Raleigh , Bethesda , Tampa

Smithbucklin reviews

2.7

30% would recommend to a friend

(462 total reviews)

Matt Sanderson

42% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Smithbucklin has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 462 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Smithbucklin employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

462 reviews

3.0

Sep 18, 2024

Interesting work, but exhausting

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people work here, and the team environment is nice. The work is interesting.

Cons

juggling multiple year-round clients pulls you in many directions. People who work in this unit are exhausted and overwhelmed.

Smithbucklin Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you appreciate the team environment and find the work interesting. Our people truly are our greatest asset, and it's great to know that comes through in your experience. We understand that managing multiple clients can be challenging, and we’re actively working on strategies to support our teams better. Your feedback about feeling overwhelmed is important, and we’re committed to finding solutions that help balance workloads while maintaining the quality of our work. We encourage any employee to engage in an open discussion with their reviewing supervisor, HR business partner, or senior leadership to explore potential solutions together.

5.0

Sep 18, 2024

Great place to work

Communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid company with a long track record of success helping clients and achieving string financial returns. Good work-life balance and leadership who are invested in making the company a place where people can thrive personally and professionally. The hybrid work model (M,T, Th in office) works well.

Cons

Like other large organizations, it can take a while to learn your way around. After a year or so, it feels much easier to navigate the matrix. They also offer a class in how to navigate the matrix.

Smithbucklin Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. We’re happy to hear that our focus on client success and employee well-being resonates with you, and it's great to know the hybrid work model is meeting your needs. If you have any additional suggestions on how we can continue to improve, please don’t hesitate to reach out to HR or a senior leader.

1.0

Sep 6, 2024

Unengaging work, terrible leadership, and awful culture.

Membership associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to quit one day

Cons

The entire organization. I have never had the misfortune of working with such awful people, sociopathic managers, and idiotic leadership in my life. Everything said in the recent negative reviews is 100% true and the shared experience of everyone I know. This company deserves to fail solely off Matt Sanderson's pathetic "leadership".

Smithbucklin Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are deeply concerned to hear about your experience and take this kind of feedback very seriously. Our goal is to create a positive and supportive work environment for all employees, and it’s clear that we fell short in your case. We encourage you to reach out to HR or a senior leader if you feel comfortable, as your insights can help us address the issues you’ve raised. We’re committed to learning from this feedback to make meaningful improvements moving forward.

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