Does Athena pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Athena employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Athena. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Athena?

65% of Athena employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Athena 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Athena?

Executive Assistant (436) , Executive Partner (210) , Analyst (31) , Operations Manager (28) , Finance Analyst (17) , Virtual Assistant (14) , Recruitment Analyst (13) , Manager (11) , Finance Specialist (10) , Executive Virtual Assistant (7) , Finance Manager (6) , Recruitment Specialist (6) , Learning Experience Specialist (5) , Executive Assistant Trainee (4) , Payroll Analyst (4)

What are the pros of working at Athena according to real employee reviews?

"Great training and everthing else is good" ((in 88 reviews)); "Competitive salary (in 34 reviews)" ((in 64 reviews)); "Permanent Work from Home or Remote (in 37 reviews)" ((in 63 reviews)); "The culture is great and you won't feel disconnected even if everybody's working remotely." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good pay and benefit reimbursements" ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Athena according to real employee reviews?

"Suite: Feedback to senior leadership is often disregarded." ((in 12 reviews)); "There is no job security" ((in 11 reviews)); "Some managers has superiority complex." ((in 10 reviews)); "I asked them, did you failed XP training also and they said NO, they have a different hiring process a simple test, an interview and boom they got their client easily." ((in 8 reviews)); "Bias in Leadership: A management structure dominated by individuals from a single nationality (e.g., Filipinos) creates unintentional biases and fosters favoritism." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Athena layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Athena layoffs and their outlook for job security at Athena in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Athena locations?

Philadelphia , Chicago , Oklahoma City , Dallas , San Juan , Mason , Palo Alto , Jacksonville , Atlanta , Palo Alto , United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento

Athena reviews

3.4

65% would recommend to a friend

(969 total reviews)

Robert Hayes

76% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Athena has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 969 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Athena employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

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Reviews by job title

969 reviews

5.0

Jul 15, 2021

Work-Life Balance at its Finest

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for Athena is a blessing itself. Athena gives you the freedom, lets you control your life and how you want to shape your future while in the comfort of your own home, around the people that matter most. The empowerment that you get from this family-Oriented company is second to none!

Cons

None as of the moment!

Athena Response

4y

We are so happy and humbled to learn about the positive impact Athena has had on your life. We hope to keep providing an environment that brings out the best in you.

5.0

Jul 14, 2021

Work Culture and Environment On-point

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Before, I used to think that 'work-and-life harmony' is just an older concept, wishful thinking. But that has changed drastically when I joined Athena - I am now able to align my passion with my profession. The company values are impressive and the culture is clearly conducive to a positive working environment. I am able to work alongside other like-minded people who support you in your work to achieve greater things. Apart from being able to genuinely be me, I feel a great sense of pride working here. Athena is a community of talented and bright individuals that are constantly moving forward.

Cons

There's none I can think of.

Athena Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Athena. We will aim to keep providing the Athena community with the best experience possible.

5.0

Jul 8, 2021

Best company that I have worked with!

Recruitment analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Approachable team mates, engaging meetings and sessions, permanent work from home, and benefits not only for you but also for your pets with their PET SUPPORT PROGRAM (reimbursable vet expenses).

Cons

None as of the moment

Athena Response

4y

Thank you for being a part of the Athena community. We strive to keep delivering positive experiences so please don't hesitate to reach out with suggestions.

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