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      Unethical company - Anonymous employee Acumen Employee Review

      1.0
      May 30, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Alas, there is very little positive thing to say about this company.

      Cons

      Where do I begin? Mismanaged, unethical, dishonest , over-billing clients for shoddy work. So-called "analysts" could barely communicate coherently, leading to confusion and redundant work. If I were a client, I would think twice about retaining the service of this company. For whatever reasons, Acumen tends to attract low-quality and technically deficient people, who are encouraged to bill, bill, bill - even for work that is clearly non-billable. An ethically challenged company indeed!

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      Acumen Response
      8y
      What a shame! To work with a company for more than 10-years and to harbor such a negative opinion isn't good. While we are certainly not perfect, we continue to admire and respect our people and to have complete confidence in our processes. In order to understand and to learn more about your opinion, we encourage you to share more in person with HR and/or Business Operations.

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      5.0
      Apr 18, 2026
      Associate researcher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - The work is intellectually engaging and gave me many chances to grow technically. - I learned a lot from talented coworkers and appreciated being part of projects with real-world relevance. - There was also good exposure to translating technical work into clear, usable takeaways.

      Cons

      - The work can be intense and detail-heavy, and deadlines can sometimes feel demanding. - Priorities may shift quickly, which can make it hard to plan ahead. - At times, the volume of revisions and fast pace can be stressful.

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      Acumen Response
      2mo
      We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
      2.0
      Jun 26, 2026
      Research analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great people to work with overall

      Cons

      Management is disorganized No incentives to want to continue working there

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