Propeller reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(51 total reviews)

Amy Weeden

100% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Reviews by job title

51 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

Return to all reviews
5.0
Sep 7, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

[1] Bespoke deliverables. You get a chance to create and leave value with clients: consistently impressed by how we were encouraged to customize our services for each client. Be prepared because you won't be offering off-the-shelf solutions; you will design specific strategies to address unique challenges. This tailored approach ensures we deliver maximum value but can be intimidating if you don't have experience creating this type of work. [2] Collaborative approach. Even when you a sole contributor with a client there is the expectation to collaborate both with the client team and internally; quality delivery will require you to leverage the knowledge base of the Propeller collective as nearly every assignment requires a truly broad skillset (in other words, imposter syndrome is strong, overcome it by getting curious and asking questions). This fosters innovation and allows me to engage deeply in problem-solving, which is incredibly fulfilling. [3] World-Class Expertise. I was honored to work alongside such talented individuals. Colleagues (both consultants and operational staff) are truly world-class thinkers and doers. The combined expertise drives impactful results and cultivates a culture of excellence that's unmatched (everyone at this organization has such an incredible breadth and depth of professional and personal experiences, you just can't help but relish the opportunity to learn.

Cons

[1] Startup Growing Pains. It is important to recognize Propeller is still in startup mode (which is a good thing but brings with it some discomfort). This means will mean some inevitable growing pains. Propeller is not perfect and aren't always making the right call, but I recognize and appreciate the consistent commitment to transparency as we work through these challenges. I can tell you this organization sets the bar high when it comes to a sincere desire to get it right, do it better. [2] Evolving Expertise. At Propeller you will constantly be honing your craft and expertise, it's important to note that the concept of expertise is still evolving resulting in industry and practice areas feeling dynamic, which means we're often adapting on the fly. This can sometimes lead to uncertainty or shifts in direction. Be prepared to engage to help shape rather than follow the evolution.

3.0
Jun 29, 2024

Mostly a staffing company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse teams and interesting projects. Cool vibe in local office with good opportunities to bond with teammates.

Cons

Employees are treated like staff augmentation on client engagements. If you're not staffed on projects and billing you will be laid off.

5.0
Jun 22, 2023

Supportive place to grow

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Propeller gives you a lot of opportunity and resource to grow as a professional. It is a small company, so there is opportunity to take the initiative to help develop the company (such as business development, industry practices, functional practices, sustainability, etc.), and you have a generous budget to pursue certifications and continuing ed. You have a lot of autonomy with your time, as long as you complete your deliverables and protect relationships with clients.

Cons

The nature of the billable structure means that consultants use a utilization model. Instead of a set budget of vacation days off, you have only billable hours worked. You use a tool to determine that you are working enough hours to take time off and still take time off. In general, if you work 43 hours a week, you will have at least 3 weeks off. Until you reach 5 years tenure, you cannot take more than a total 3 paid weeks off in one quarter. If you take more time than that, anything over 3 weeks will be unpaid. This model gives you autonomy, but it also makes time off feel scarce. Propeller is also dedicated to a local model. This means that they have a preference to assign consultants to clients who are in the same area as their home office (example Portland client gets a Portland consultant). This is to ensure consultants can adhere to client policies about in-office work, but I suspect it also has to do with the kind of culture and focus Propeller wants to have. What this means for the consultant is you must live within one of the geos. It is plausible, and happens frequently, that a consultant gets assigned to a client in a different geo, and as such works remotely for the duration of that assignment, but you are not free to live wherever you want, and your next assignment may require you to go into work.

Viewing 4 - 6 of 51 Reviews

Glassdoor has 127 Propeller reviews submitted anonymously by Propeller employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Propeller is right for you.