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 49 reviews)); "Good Benefits" ((in 28 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 22 reviews)); "Old management way of thinking" ((in 21 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "70 hrs EACH week and was not compensated beyond my salary (a con)." ((in 12 reviews)); "All upper management has been at the company for over 20 years." ((in 10 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

2.0

May 15, 2024

Overworked and Underpaid

Operations senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team members. Variety in everyday work.

Cons

No transparency on performance reviews and promotions. Expected to take on the work of 2 people without fair compensation. Entry level staff needs are overlooked and not well met.

Smithbucklin Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. At Smithbucklin, we have four progress check-ins in a year for employees to discuss performance and promotion timing. We encourage employees to share any changes they wish to see within their teams and the company to engage in an open discussion with their reviewing supervisor, HR business partner, or senior executive. We also survey employees throughout the year and take action based on feedback to improve processes, reevaluate policies, and identify opportunities for change. We are committed to nurturing an atmosphere of teamwork and fostering an environment that recognizes individual, team, and company achievements.

4.0

Apr 8, 2024

Good company

Membership and operations associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can get promoted anytime, 401k match, week off between Christmas and new years

Cons

Associates/senior associates are not eligible for bonuses

Smithbucklin Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We're glad that you value our 401k and Wellness Week benefits.

4.0

Mar 30, 2024

Overwhelmed but Fun

Event senior coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really nice office with great IT support and supplies. The office was just opened in 2020 so it's basically new and very modern. The people are amazing and very fun to work with, especially when onsite. You will get to travel a ton which is fun but can be exhausting at times.

Cons

Service units are extremely overworked and overwhelmed. There is barely enough time just to complete the basics of the event, not at all enough time actually to make improvements. There is a high number of managers and above employees whose job it is to dictate the work to coordinators and associates, who are the ones doing the work. Entire associations are run by entry-level associates. For an organization that is mainly women, the benefits are pitiful. PTO is 15 days a year (no additional sick time), maternity leave is 2 weeks!!, and you are required to go into the office 3 days a week plus weekends.

Smithbucklin Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We encourage any employee who feels a struggle with workload or questions about paid time off to engage in an open discussion with their reviewing supervisor, HR business partner, or senior executive to identify solutions or changes. We also survey employees throughout the year and take action based on feedback to improve processes, reevaluate policies, and identify opportunities for change. We are committed to nurturing an atmosphere of teamwork and fostering an environment that recognizes individual, team, and company achievements.

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