Drama in New York Office - Project Specialist Arcadis Employee Review

1.0
May 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- All the junior staff are amazing - Flexibility to work remotely

Cons

- Lots of office politics, especially in the Water group in New York. Your performance review & standing can sink if a manager whispers gossip about you - Local directors/leaders are borderline incompetent (wasting people's time pursuing a topic that will never generate sizable revenue for the company) - Low pay compared to comparable firms - Salary increases are based on managers fighting over a cash pool & prioritizing the list of their direct reports - Any HR complaints/reports submitted takes a long time to get a response from, and only gets escalated when it's too late

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Arcadis Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry that you did not have an enjoyable experience working for Arcadis. As a 'People First' organization, we are always looking for ways to improve. We would like to learn more about your experience with your line manager so we can address the situation appropriately. If you’re willing to share more information, please email contact-us@arcadis.com. We wish you all the best for your future.

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We recognize your appreciation of the passion within our leadership and operational teams, as well as your concerns regarding challenges of frequent structural changes. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Hearing a range of experiences allows us to stay mindful of how we evolve our culture and strive to provide a stable, supportive environment for all employees. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your perspective.
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