Smoke and Mirrors - Anonymous employee DLR Group Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Probably depends on location but the staff I worked with were friendly and welcoming when I was first hired. Another pro is that DLR Group wins a lot of projects so there is usually a laundry list of tasks to complete.

Cons

With the acquisition of multiple firms and over-hiring you get lost in the mix and instead of being a name you become a number. As others on this thread have mentioned, you are expected to work over 40 hours a week for only 40 hours of pay. The young and fresh inexperienced employees right out of college are eager to meet that goal so it sets a level of expectation because they are trying to make a name for themselves. As a result they are promoted to a reward-less title which forces them to have to invest further into the company. Management also does not defend or step up for their employees, they just allow the corporate structure and numbers based game to dictate the status of each employee. It has a very "just doing my job" feel now and wasn't the same firm I was hired onto. Lastly, there are no annual reviews and typically if you aren't asking for a raise, working over the 40 hour threshold, or being "promoted" then you do not receive an annual pay increase or even a performance review.

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5.0
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Pros

Fantastic growth opportunities and great teamwork.

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Great people, collaborative culture, and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of meaningful projects across multiple sectors. Employee ownership fosters a shared sense of purpose, and there are strong opportunities to grow professionally, take on leadership responsibilities, and make a positive impact within your team and the communities we serve.

Cons

As the firm continues to grow, workloads can become demanding and responsibilities often expand faster than resources. Maintaining a healthy balance between utilization, project delivery, mentorship, and long-term sustainability can be challenging. Continued investment in staffing, leadership development, and career progression will help support both employees and project quality.

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