Precision AQ reviews about "pay"

In short, AQ executive leadership has failed to navigate ambitious growth. The new AQ (recent rebranding) doesn’t have a clear identity internally, undercutting an ambitious and commendable vision. Poor scaling, communication, and integration (a product of multiple acquisitions) has created inefficiencies that hamper ability for employees to do their jobs. Service lines operate as individual companies and often compete for business (no incentive to do otherwise since all service lines are judged based on individual performance). Strong individual contributions and leadership have been largely undercut by poor guidance/communication from executive leadership. Agency lifestyle often comes with nontraditional work-life balance; though managing this is possible with the right mindset (and support). Corporate culture is hollow - programs and initiatives are overshadowed from declining benefits and insincere/noncommittal commentary from executive leadership.

Low salary and bad management

Very low pay scale. 40-60K a year is hardly a livable wage anymore. Promotions can take longer than needed and everyone is basically just doing the same job, just some have a higher title/pay. The late nights can be brutal. Staying on past 11pm on a Friday night, with no overtime.

Big loss of culture and merit to employees. Clients have questioned the integrity and quality of work produced, and several organizations have declined further work due to consistent issues. Manipulation and intimidation tactics are used within certain departments instead of proper conversation and issue mitigation. Multiple rounds of layoffs in recent months and lack of accountability for poor business decisions, and no clear vision for the future other than “grow”. No real distinguishing features to differentiate against other CRO giants. In addition, certain departments use predatory hiring tactics to pay much much lower salaries than industry standard.

Long and volatile hours, leaving little time during the week for any standing appointments. Low pay. Can’t count on everyone.

Workload somtimes too much, not unexpected for this line of work

There are no growth opportunities, low industry standard pay, no bonus incentives, a toxic work environment, and fear/intimidation/retaliation tactics are often employed by middle and upper management in order to force junior employees to take on their manager or senior team member's workload. Being collaborative and friendly with your coworkers was frowned upon by management; I was instructed to not speak to any other coworkers unless the conversation was billable. Company culture has essentially vanished since 2023, and many people take that as an opportunity to harass people in an online environment.