Amherst reviews

3.5

68% would recommend to a friend

(53 total reviews)

Sean Dobson

76% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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4.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fair pay Fair benefits Nice people

Cons

Very traditional culture (in office 5x a week, little flexibility) Lack of culture on the corporate side

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Amherst Response
3d
Thank you for sharing your feedback — we're glad to hear the pay, benefits, and the people here have been positives for you. We also hear your feedback on flexibility and making in-office time more worthwhile, and we take this seriously as we continue to think through how we support this. If you'd like to share more detail, please feel free to speak with anyone on the HC team. Thank you again for taking the time to write this.
5.0
Feb 9, 2026

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Recommend
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Pros

Good and nice environment in amherst

Cons

We don’t have so much bonus

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Amherst Response
5mo
Thank you for the review and for your feedback regarding our work environment. We're glad to hear you are enjoying the culture at Amherst. We also appreciate your input regarding our compensation and bonus structures, as we consistently review these to remain competitive. Thank you for your contributions to the team.
2.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some coworkers are genuinely hardworking and supportive. The company provides job stability, and the workload can help build operational experience in the short term.

Cons

Growth opportunities are extremely limited. Promotions and advancement do not appear to be based on clear performance metrics, but rather on personal relationships with management. This creates frustration and disengagement among high-performing employees. Compensation is significantly below market standards. After five years with the company and progressing from Specialist to Team Lead (for over two years), salary growth was minimal despite increased responsibilities, leadership expectations, and workload. Production teams consistently carry the majority of the operational work, while supervisors often receive recognition and credit for results they did not directly contribute to. This negatively impacts morale and accountability. Expectations and guidelines are unclear and frequently change. Performance metrics are often adjusted in ways that make it difficult to qualify for benefits or strong performance reviews, leaving employees without a clear understanding of how to succeed or grow.

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Amherst Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing such a detailed perspective on your five-year journey with us. We appreciate your recognition of our hardworking teams and the stability the firm provides. We take your feedback regarding growth transparency, compensation, and leadership accountability seriously, as we are constantly working to refine our internal processes and performance frameworks. Hearing directly from our long-tenured employees helps us identify where we can better support our teams. We wish you the very best in your future professional endeavors.
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