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Charles River Associates

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Charles River Associates reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(603 total reviews)
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Paul Maleh

71% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Charles River Associates has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 603 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Charles River Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

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603 reviews
1.0
Nov 15, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

I thought the strong academics from Harvard, MIT and a bench of PhDs will be a great team to work with as far as learning opportuities, team work, and working on exciting litigation consulting engagements

Cons

The senior management in Boston and New York have no clue or strategic direction. Although the firm boost their professional image and mutual respect for employees and management, in reality the management have no respect ofr the talent and abilities of the employess unless you are a VP who can bring in the money as a rainmaker. The motto seem to be 'mik' the existing clients for the money rather than building long term relationships.

2.0
Sep 13, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people are among the brightest and most friendly you will encounter in any corporate setting. The environment is also very collegial and laid back.

Cons

Many senior staff lack the interpersonal or team managment skills necessary to lead people. The pay is not as competitive as other economic consulting firms. The firm has grown too big too fast and has not invested as much in its main assets which are it's people. No firm culture exist to train employees or managers at any level.

1.0
Aug 24, 2025

Don’t recommend

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work and smart colleagues

Cons

I do not recommend at all. Pays less than their competitors.

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