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Applied Research Associates

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ARA needs to "clean house" - Scientist Applied Research Associates Employee Review

1.0
Aug 4, 2010
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Pros

Benefit package is OK but it takes 3 years to become vested. Very dependent on local work environment. Good job experience and HR is great. Local management is very influential - this can be both a good and bad thing

Cons

Unskilled middle management allowed hostile work environment- bully behavior accepted as ok. ARA culture is great but local team leader is fearful of something. At this level I do not expect a response of "I don't want your opinion I just what you to do this when I say and how I say". This is not a respectful work place. Ideas are repressed. Management tried to manipulate skill set to meet contract as opposed to marketing skills and expand contract access as indicated in interview.

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5.0
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Pros

Work life balance Flexibility Benefits

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Extremely flexible schedule, Some cool staff.

Cons

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