Look Elsewhere - Anonymous employee Westat Employee Review

1.0
May 18, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart coworkers and flexibility to attend to personal matters (illness, family, appointments)

Cons

Very difficult to get promoted if you're not close with study directors

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Westat Response
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Thank you for your review. We welcome feedback from our staff and encourage you to reconsider reaching out directly to Human Resource Services regarding your concerns. With regards to diversity, Westat continues to work for diversity at all levels; this is an ongoing mission. We value all employees and their contributions. Westat, which is a majority women-owned company with a strong representation of minorities, is listed in the Forbes 2019 report on America’s Best Employers for Diversity. We were also ranked in the 2018 Forbes list of Best Employers for Women. We regret that you have had a bad experience and invite you to contact Human Resource Services for a confidential review of the situation so that we can take appropriate action.

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