Ripple Effect reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

Amy Bielski

66% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ripple Effect has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ripple Effect employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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43 reviews
1.0
Jan 8, 2023

Racist Company!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None. Had bad experience. Was let go for no cause.

Cons

Company collected extensuve background information and then I was let go with statement, "Not enough work to keep on staff". This was ludicrous, since I worked as on-call employee. I don't have criminal record and credit is flawless. I was treated badly by upper mgmt and don't understand the reason for the 3 months of intense background check.

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Ripple Effect Response
3y
Thank you for your thoughts on Ripple Effect; we always value feedback as we strive to continually improve and enhance the employee, client, and company experience. Ripple Effect works with many federal, private, and non-profit clients to promote some of our nation's most significant policies and programs. To ensure the protection of people and confidential data, Ripple conducts background and reference checks on prospective or existing employees, the extent of which vary dependent on the position requirements, as authorized by state and federal law. Furthermore, owing to the nature of the work Ripple performs and the clients we support, there may be periods where there is no longer work, depending on the client's needs. Ripple Effect is dedicated to creating a positive environment for all employees and believes that diversity fosters workplace success. We are committed to building and sustaining a workplace in which all employees have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the company's success, and where their talents, experience, and unique perspectives are valued. This dedication is mirrored in our company policy, which stresses Ripple's commitment to stand up against racism, discrimination, prejudice, hatred, and intolerance while also continuing to foster an inclusive culture that values diversity as a core value. Ripple's 2022-2025 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Action Plan reflects our ongoing commitment to creating an environment that values diversity while also being equitable, accessible, and inclusive for all, achieving equity through fair processes and systems for our whole workforce, which is at the heart of who we are. As we always strive to improve, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. If you'd like to continue this conversation or discuss any specific incidents, please contact us at info@rippleeffect.com.
1.0
Nov 19, 2022

Senior Management Needs To Be Replaced

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, competitive benefits, fantastic coworkers (they left in a mass exodus), HR tried hard to implement different employee engagement activities for HQ

Cons

The COO needs to be replaced and the company will never really grow until that happens. Because of how she looks down on staff without PhDs and treats employees like they are disposable, there will eventually not be anyone left to help the company grow and flourish for the long-term. Everyone in HR left because she could never be wrong and the department saw the writing on the wall. It is expected for you to kill yourself working overtime with very little reward. They overcompete for contracts and expect the employees to figure out how to get all of the work done and if it isn't they are punished. Career growth is essentially non-existent unless you are a favorite. They are more interested in putting a Band-Aid over problems and responding with vague solutions over Glassdoor instead of actually addressing employee concerns. This will not change until leadership changes. Avoid at all cost. Pay attention to tjne negative reviews. Those are employees who got to see up close and personal how terrible this company is.

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Ripple Effect Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Ripple Effect is continually striving to enable employees and organizations to succeed, understanding that bright and happy employees are at the core of our success. We value all employees, regardless of educational or professional background, and believe that open communication, deliberate career planning and meaningful growth opportunities improve job satisfaction, which is why we make every effort to encourage new ideas and opportunities for advancement for all of our employees, as well as offering a yearly allowance for professional development opportunities. Ripple Effect has developed and implemented a talent strategy plan that focuses its efforts on developing and growing both a pipeline of Future Ripplers and developing and retaining our current Ripplers, as we aim to foster a happy work environment, giving our employees the chance to learn and develop, make lasting impacts, and work alongside truly outstanding individuals in a creative and stimulating setting. Because of this, we have been able to grow and develop as a creative company that has continuously been named one of the best and brightest places to work in the nation. By putting plans into action, we were awarded the 2022 National Best and Brightest in Wellness Award, an award that recognizes companies that promote employee well-being, worksite health, and wellness, as well as the winner of the 2022 Moxie Award in the GovCon category that celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments and achievements of growing businesses (https://rippleeffect.com/recognitions-awards/). Ripple Effect intends to keep working on building on the success of both the company and its’ employees. We regret that your personal experience did not align with how the company normally operates and performs, but we appreciate your comments and will use them to help develop a better experience for all present and future Ripplers.
3.0
Oct 12, 2020
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.
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