Non-competitive compensation, poor management - Consultant Charles River Associates Employee Review

The base pay is significantly lower than competitors like Compass, NERA, and Edgeworth. For those without a PhD, the path to promotion lacks transparency. Junior staff are frequently told they are performing above their current level and are "on track" for promotion, yet there is no clear indication of when or if it will happen. I've heard anecdotes of senior staffs calling juniors "data monkeys" during team meetings. Junior employees often end up cleaning up after newly hired PhD graduates who lack management skills.