Great study, odd management decisions - Field Interviewer Westat Employee Review

3.0
Jan 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedule Interesting work Quality Field Supervisors

Cons

Cut staff with no notice No health insurance offered to field staff unless 40 plus hours (limited to people who travel) Central office staff treated as real staff and field staff is treated as expendable.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for. Training is always effective and well designed.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Some of the leadership are fantastic! Pay is fair

Cons

Some staff do not respect lower staff; especially when they are Black lower level staff. Reactive instead of proactive when it comes to training up staff as opposed to hiring consultants Benefits and pay suffered after the administration took over Work-life balance frequently is an issue. Intrusive work expectations.

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