Very little loyalty to long time employees, poster child for what can you do for me today leadership - Senior Operations Manager Westat Employee Review

3.0
Nov 8, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Depending upon the project needs, somewhat flexible in schedule requirements. Reasonable benefits plan.

Cons

Extremely clique orientated, work groups often staffed by "who you know" versus who is qualified. Absolutely no loyality to long time salaried employees. If your project goes down they rarely will cover you until something else comes along. Very prone to hiring inexperienced young staff with degrees at lower salaries and releasing senior staff who reached their salary level through hard work and proficiency. Low in pay rates to industry scale.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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