Leadership Lacks Backbone - Senior Associate Riveron Employee Review

3.0
Oct 28, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Good performance and hard work will usually earn you opportunities to grow into roles that challenge you -Better work/life balance than other consulting companies -You can be nimble here and find ways to get involved in offering areas that you want to grow into. Middle management will support you -There are genuinely GREAT people that work here, and having them in your inner circle will make your career and life tremendously better. These people are honest and focused on being trusted advisors to their clients rather than drumming up a false "rah rah" attitude around the firm and its brand. There is a clear difference and the value in a firm's culture is much more securely rooted in the former.

Cons

-EMD/C-level isn't connected to its employees. They make little discernible effort to communicate decisions that have a huge impact on employees' lives. People throughout the firm sense this and often perceive it as arrogance -Meritocracy is a farce. You hear anecdotes about double promotions...these happen after top performers haven't been recognized and look to greener pastures -PTO is well below average at junior levels -401k matching is sub par. Contributions vest over time so unless you are there for the long haul, the company is not investing in your retirement

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Riveron Response
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Thank you for taking time to provide feedback. We are glad you found work/life balance, opportunities for growth, and great colleagues. We continue to evaluate and adjust our benefits as we grow. Your feedback has been received and passed along to leadership for consideration. We wish you success in future roles.

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