Going Downhill In a Hurry - Senior Associate Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

1.0
May 26, 2010
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Pros

Once a culture that allowed entrepreneurship

Cons

Since Carlisle Group take over, the place has moved inexorably toward an IPO or other liquidity event and they have not been straight with the workforce about what this means. They are now firing leaders and hiring staff in order to send conflicting messages to the community about the organization's health. The terminations of leaders will make already difficult and complex communications with staff more difficult particularly as they add less-experienced staff. What once made Booz special in terms of an entrepreneurial culture is gone.

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Strong mission-focused culture with meaningful work supporting national security missions. Great exposure to diverse projects, talented teammates, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to develop skills across security, intelligence, cyber, and consulting. Benefits and professional development resources are solid.

Cons

The company culture and employee experience have changed significantly in recent years. Earlier years felt more mission-focused and employee-centered, while recent organizational shifts, government spending pressures, and increased emphasis on becoming a technology-focused company have created uncertainty for some employees. Frequent changes in priorities, restructuring, and business decisions can make job stability feel less predictable. Employees may sometimes feel disconnected from leadership, and concerns raised through HR or management channels do not always appear to result in meaningful action or transparency.

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