Demise of a brand - Senior Designer Arcadis Employee Review

2.0
11 Jan 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A once great place to work for, acquired by ARCADIS US, now defunct brand.

Cons

Upper management sold out brand and employees for stocks and money. Veteran managers took buyouts and left. New managers are in power grab for themselves. Managers are using ARCADIS as scapegoat to thin out the employees. First massive terminations, they call layoffs, in company history in 2011. Veteran employees are being forced out through low to no raises and pressure to work uncompensated to be more billable while being told company is not performing well. New, younger employees are promoted too fast without experience or mentors and given glowing reports of company performance.

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5.0
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Pros

Awesome company, good experience overall

Cons

Consulting can be a drag after some time

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Arcadis Response
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We appreciate you sharing your experience that Arcadis is a good overall experience, while also noting that consulting can stale after some time. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. Insights about market responsiveness and talent retention guide us as we shape a supportive and purpose-driven environment for all team members. Thank you for raising these points and sharing your feedback.
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flexibility, exposure to large scale projects and high profile clients

Cons

bonus structure not well defined, very bureaucratic company overall

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Arcadis Response
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We recognize your appreciation of flexibility and exposure to global-scale projects and high-profile clients, as well as your concerns regarding the bonus structure. Feedback like this highlights areas we can continue to strengthen as we support development across the organization. While we are committed to providing opportunities for impactful project work and career growth, we understand the importance of clear reward structures and streamlined processes, and your feedback will help guide ongoing improvements. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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