Smithbucklin reviews

2.8

30% would recommend to a friend

(463 total reviews)
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Matt Sanderson

42% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Smithbucklin has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 463 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Smithbucklin employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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463 reviews
1.0
Jul 16, 2012

HIgh Turnover

Recommend
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Pros

There is opportunity to work on a variety of projects and either learn new skills or build upon your current skill set.

Cons

Worked 50 to 60 hours per week on a regular basis. No formal notification system for people leaving the company. Often people in my department would try to contact someone on a work team and discover they have left without any notice. High turnover made the work environment seem unstable and getting new team members up to speed would slow down projects.

4.0
Sep 21, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Decent work-life balance: It's your own boundary to set, but no one gives out their personal information for work purposes. It seems like you can absolutely turn off your computer after hours and have real peace. Inclusive Environment: I felt very welcome and safe. Supportive Supervisor: My supervisor had my back when dealing with difficult members/customers. Office Space: Having my own space was a plus, and some cubicles had amazing views. The building itself is aesthetically pleasing and pleasant to work in. Friendly Atmosphere: Everyone was kind and willing to help. Benefits: They offer solid health and dental insurance. Gym is available. Shuttles are offered if you commute into the train stations.

Cons

Restrictive Schedule: The requirement of 3 days on-site (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) felt unnecessary, especially when the job could be done entirely from home. Challenging Interactions: Members of organizations could be aggressive and unnecessarily rude. Overworked Employees: Many employees seemed overburdened with too many commitments. You may have to work on more than one client at a time, which can be difficult considering you will have two supervisors who may not know what workload they are giving you in total. Low Entry-Level Pay: The starting salary for entry-level positions was NOT competitive, particularly given the exhausting nature of the work (starting at 42-45k). IT Responsiveness: IT can be VERY slow to respond to inquiries. Best to just show up personally. "Quick to Promote" Structure: While they boast about rapid promotions, it felt like a way to avoid paying employees their true worth. Lengthy Training: Training took months, which was frustrating, especially when much of the content was repetitive from previous job experiences. No Vision Insurance: Unfortunately, they do not provide vision insurance, which could be a drawback considering its affordability.

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Smithbucklin Response
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Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear about your positive experience with our people and culture. We are deeply committed to the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive employee perks and competitive benefits are designed to address both your current and changing needs. We enable professional development while at work, and a sense of security so you can enjoy your life away from work. Our hybrid work model enables the benefits of social interaction, energy, and team effectiveness three days a week while offering flexibility to work virtually two days per week. We also conduct market assessments of positions and salaries and adjust an employee’s salary if needed to remain competitive within the association industry. We encourage any employee with concerns around workload, promotion, or compensation to engage in an open discussion with their reviewing supervisor, HR business partner, or a senior executive to identify solutions or changes.
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