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      Populous

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      Populous reviews

      3.6

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (185 total reviews)
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      Bruce Miller

      71% approve of CEO

      60% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Senior management

      2.9

      Work/Life balance

      Populous has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Populous employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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      185 reviews
      5.0
      Jan 23, 2026

      Big Projects . Fantastic Culture . Wonderful Growth Opportunities

      Software development engineer i
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It's great coming back to a company where people are proud of the work they do. With-in such a niche market, we make a huge impact on a global scale. We have people on our team who are the best in the game and their knowledge is invaluable. From a culture perspective, I LOVE coming into work. I've been here over two years and I've never had the Sunday Blues. My teammates all over the country are fun, smart and supportive. I've never felt so valued. It's nice to be part of an organization that lifts up every team member. As soon as I joined the team, I was given the trust and flexibility to shape my role into something that truly utilizes my strengths and adds value to the team and functions I support. With so many training opportunities and various team and leadership platforms, I've been able to identify and develop skills that I never knew existed.

      Cons

      The organizational structure is complicated and hard to grasp. Understanding reporting lines across project teams and market sectors can get confusing.

      4.0
      Sep 10, 2025

      Arena groupIs unlike any other

      Interior designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Really solid Arena group leadership.

      Cons

      Nobody properly updates their staffing plans, so you often get overextended. Current growth rate feels too fast to properly onboard people and integrate.

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