Look somewhere else - Research Analyst Westat Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Many smart people as colleagues. Great benefits.

Cons

To be promoted you need to fill a very narrow definition of who the company wants to see rise to the top, and people of color do not fit that definition. Years or experience, success in carrying out studies, or graduate degrees are not given the weight they should. Cronyism is rampant. No flexibility in working from home, inept upper level managers, low pay compared to federal government.

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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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