Toxic Culture and Lack of Mentorship - Designer Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
29 Jun 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits. Corporate has great ideas and initiatives (but they are not carried out on the local level.) Paid well for the Denver area.

Cons

Local office does not reflect the promised standards and culture of Jacobs. Complete lack of mentorship and learning opportunities perpetuating the gap between senior and lower level team members. The siloed nature of project assignments does not create a team atmosphere. Leadership is disengaged. Do not clearly communicate expectations or processes. Processes are too impersonal, leaves employees feeling like a 'number'. Disrespect between team members is common with no action taken. Professional development and the 'big picture' is not prioritized, focus heavily on day-to-day.

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Cons

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Pros

Great work-life balance, especially if you’re a hard worker and employer can see that.

Cons

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