Research Associate for close to 20 years - Research Associate Westat Employee Review

4.0
Dec 5, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good compensation. Salary plus 401K/ health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, employee stock ownership, profit sharing bonuses, stock dividends. Education is important and employees are encouraged to take part in professional development. Accommodation is often made for individuals pursuing master or doctoral programs.

Cons

With 2000 + employees there are always those managers who exhibit poor behavior toward their subordinates. Unfortunately, this is often tolerated.

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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

Projects/data collection periods could be longer.

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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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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