Not the company it once was... - Anonymous employee Hatch Employee Review

1.0
Sep 28, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I made some incredible friendships, many of which I will carry with me beyond Hatch. I had the opportunity to work overseas for almost 4 years. I will always be grateful to Hatch for that experience. I learned a lot over the 15+ years that I worked there and I gained skills that made me highly marketable.

Cons

Hatch used to pride itself on being a place where people could build their careers over a lifetime. They were never a hire and fire type of company. That is no longer the case. They have become clouded by greed and they put the almighty dollar ahead of their employees every time. They've lost their heart and soul and in essence what used to make them a very special company. The BOD seriously lacks diversity and the upper echelons in the organization are an old boys club. The CEO is a tyrant. I don't see a promising future for Hatch.

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Pros

Exceptional project exposure across major U.S. transit, infrastructure, and energy pursuits — the portfolio and client roster are genuinely impressive and great for your professional brand The LTK Engineering Services acquisition brought in a strong, collaborative office culture that is noticeably more grounded and people-focused than the broader Hatch Ltd (Canadian entity) culture Strong brand recognition in the A/E/C space that opens doors with major public agencies

Cons

Hired under the Client Action Team structure, which led to significant instability — multiple management changes in a short period with little transparency or consistency Overlapping time zones and regional boundaries create constant coordination friction; the flat hierarchy sounds good on paper but breaks down quickly when accountability is unclear and no one owns decisions Zero flexibility on in-office requirements — no hybrid accommodation even when the nature of the work doesn't require it Promotions are not merit-based. Advancement appears tied to visibility metrics like road safety observations and office attendance rather than the quality or impact of your work — deeply frustrating for high performers

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