ghSMART reviews

4.7

93% would recommend to a friend

(99 total reviews)
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Jeff McLean

88% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

ghSMART has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 99 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The ghSMART employee rating is 27% above average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0
May 23, 2017
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Pros

I'm surrounded by colleagues who are not only among some of the brightest people I've ever met, but who are also extremely passionate about the work we're doing and always willing to lend a hand. I learned more here in my first year than I did in the past two jobs combined and am constantly pushed to a higher level than I ever was before. That said, it is a true meritocracy where you are free to choose your own adventure and seek/set your balance in life.

Cons

Given the short-fused nature of some of our work, it can be hard to predict schedules in advance. This also means that you need to stay flexible - as there's no real routine to be found.

5.0
May 23, 2017
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Pros

ghSMART has been a great place to work for many years and just keeps getting better. The firm recently made the Forbes list as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms, and it is easy to see why. The firm prioritizes both client impact and a fulfilling career experience at the same time. On the client front, the leadership advisory work we do makes a big difference to leaders and organizations we serve, and clients continually thank us for the help we offer. Not a week goes by without some client or another expressing their gratitude. I worked at another consulting firm before and don't remember that happening that often. It is gratifying to hear frequent affirmations that our work matters. On the team front, I have always felt like everybody on this team genuinely cares about one another and does what they can to take care of each other. It is a true apprenticeship environment which means learning opportunities happen every day. The bottom line is meaningful work and great colleagues. It doesn't get much better than that.

Cons

There are very few things I dislike, but here are some thoughts. First, the virtual environment is not for everyone. I happen to like it, but if you are someone who craves a bustling work environment, this is not for you. Also, we are in the service business which means there are times when clients need something urgently and we need to respond. We can control our lifestyles better here than many other places because we believe in "freedom and flexibility," but there are times when you just have to get the job done.

5.0
May 23, 2017
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Pros

My ghSMART colleagues are some of the best and brightest anywhere. I have never had as much fun or learned so much from any other team I've worked with. Our EA team is chock full of amazing talent that chose this firm over other amazing opportunities and it shows. The talent level is higher than I've experienced anywhere and I am challenged daily to deliver high quality output. I love the flexibility I have with my job and it allows me to be more present in my child's life - at school and in sports.

Cons

Working in a virtual environment is not for everyone. I personally find it the best part of the job, but I work hard to not feel isolated. Being committed to providing yourself the best possible working environment is a must - high quality, fast wifi, dedicated office space, no distractions, etc. You must also like the feeling of working in a startup - being a jack of all trades. One minute you may be solving an IT issue in your home and then the next you're planning international travel and then the next you're driving to FedEx to ship packages.

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