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Ripple Effect reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(6 total reviews)

Amy Bielski

66% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

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6 reviews

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3.0
Jul 9, 2021

Very Little Chance of Advancement, Favoritism

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent starting salary, fellow employees are extremely smart and talented in what they do and most are willing to help you whenever you need it. Our clients are amazing to work with and we tackle really interesting projects.

Cons

Constant false promises regarding promotions and raises; if you do not have a Masters degree or higher you are not looked at with the same respect by senior management even if your position doesn't require it. There is no work life balance and only those who kill themselves working long hours are rewarded. Senior management tries to take on too many project for as small as the company is, leading to burn out and resentment among the employees who actually have to do the work. The company's mission is confusing and despite numerous meetings regarding it, no one will be able to give you the same answer about what Ripple does, not even senior leadership. The CFO is constantly pushing people out if they do not agree with her stance and is extremely critical and will change her story to avoid looking like she is in the wrong. There is a reason all the best and brightest talent at the company is leaving.

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Ripple Effect Response
5y
Thank you for your review. We always welcome constructive feedback! We are sorry that your individual experience didn’t align to how we usually perform. Ripple Effect values the insight and contributions of all its employees, regardless of position, degree, or professional status. We offer opportunities for advancement as well as non-traditional avenues for employee recognition. We strive to reward and promote our staff, respect family and life obligations, and create and maintain a flexible work environment so that all employees feel valued in our company. If at any time, we have fallen short, we encourage our staff to reach out through the many channels available to them—even anonymously, to help us make changes where needed. Our values are the foundation of Ripple Effect. They have allowed us to grow and develop as an innovative company that is regularly ranked by staff as one of the best and brightest to work for in the nation (https://rippleeffect.com/recognitions-awards/). And we will always strive to improve.
3.0
Oct 12, 2020

Colleagues were the best part

Program analyst
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and good clients

Cons

Advancement and salary increase is near impossible. A lot of office politics in upper management.

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Ripple Effect Response
5y
Thank you for providing this review. We agree that the colleagues are the best part of working at Ripple Effect, and we also love the clients we support. We certainly share your concerns on providing clear information around advancement and salary. Our Executives have prioritized career advancement initiatives and are working closely with our Human Resources team towards improvements to give insights and empower employees to take the next steps in their personal career journey. While we're disappointed that this wasn’t your experience, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Our company is always open to feedback to continuously improve our culture.
5.0
Jan 9, 2019

Flexible, Supportive Culture and Smart People

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Growing and gaining buzz! Ripple Effect made the Inc. 5000 and WBJ 75 lists in 2018 because of fast revenue growth; recently, leadership has received more media attention for interviews and features. Good time to be here. -Flexible work arrangements. Ripple accommodates all sorts of personal schedules and work locations with no fuss. Never a problem to work from home or from afar, long as your work gets done. Having worked at big consultancies in the past, I find this flexibility refreshing and good for my life balance. -Autonomy and learning. Everyone here is very smart; lots of PhDs and high-IQ, yet very humble people who respect one another's talents. I've been impressed with solutions that people design on their own time, and the things that people just teach themselves with no oversight or direction. -Benefits. The healthcare is excellent, and salaries & 401k are in line with market rates. Phone stipends, performance & yearly bonuses sweeten the package.

Cons

-Location in upper Rockville requires car for travel - closest Metro station (Shady Grove) is ~3 miles away -Demands adaptability. People tend to wear lots of hats here. If you're looking for a kind of autopilot, same-thing-every-day job, this won't be a good fit. -Office space is open, yet can get congested on busy mid-week days. Reserving desks is a must.

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Ripple Effect Response
7y
We're glad to hear you've had a great experience at Ripple! Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we think it's a must to meet employees where they are and empower everyone to do their best work. Workplaces are changing faster than most can keep up, so we have to be just as adaptable as our people are. Thanks for the feedback.
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