Quality staff, interesting work, weak leadership - Consultant LMI Employee Review

3.0
13 Nov 2014
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Pros

Wide variety of interesting client interactions; competent and intelligent staff; collegial work environment.

Cons

The corporate culture has changed for the worse in recent years. Previously LMI prided itself on being different than other consulting firms, but now it has lost its identity and is trying to be like everyone else in the beltway. Less concern for employees and increasing emphasis on cutting costs and improving the bottom line. Minimal opportunity for advancement and growth. Experienced employees are devalued and the company is moving towards a younger, less experienced, and cheaper work force. Company management is lacking visionary leadership.

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Cons

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8 May 2026
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Pros

Collaborative and mission-focused culture with a very smart workforce. Employees are encouraged to think entrepreneurially and bring new ideas, technology, and AI into workflows and operations. Strong exposure to innovative work in the govcon space, good learning and development opportunities, some workplace flexibility, and continued support for employee engagement groups.

Cons

Employee morale has been impacted by a strong emphasis on profit and growth. There can be confusion around the company’s identity and long-term direction as it continues balancing traditional consulting work with a broader push toward technology and innovation. Some employees perceive a lack of diversity across teams and inconsistency in how leadership opportunities, promotions, and visibility are distributed. Utilization expectations can make it difficult to fully disconnect or take time off. Frequent organizational shifts, leadership turnover, and changing priorities have created uncertainty in some areas of the business, and at times employees may feel like they are walking on eggshells when navigating leadership expectations and organizational change.

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