3.0
Jun 17, 2020
Former employee, more than 10 years
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Focus on ethics and integrity, diversity, employee networks. Jacobs treats clients well and does good work in the world. CEO Steve Demetriou is a strong leader and a genuinely good person. Company invests in client-facing technology.
Cons
IT layoffs every 6 months and unrealistic budgets create a culture of fear and struggle. Frequent IT reorgs and leadership changes don't allow for plans to be developed and seen through to completion. Pace of M&A doesn't allow time/budget needed to update and improve internal systems and processes. Core team members not protected through M&A, so turnover of key talent, and loss of institutional knowledge.