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2.0
Oct 1, 2009
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Pros

Great facility. Great Talent. Excellent teamwork. Awesome opportunity for increasing industry experience.

Cons

As a contractor, beware of the potential for abrupt pay cuts under the auspice of AT WILL work laws, BAD ECONOMY budget cuts and employment pools. Senior Managers and work group leads in certain (but not all) groups are extremely belligerent in their disrespect towards contractors. In certain circumstances, mid-level managers provide disingenuous feedback to augment their performance as it relates to problem resolution and personal/group production. The VITALITY CURVE approach to performance management turns this potentially outstanding company into an extremely stressful work environment outfitted with the fear of job losses and reprimands.

3.0
Aug 28, 2009
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Pros

Very smart people, by and large. Nice working environment. Tries to allow flexibility for life/work, not necessarily full balance. Compensation pretty generous, especially for Richmond market.

Cons

The company is a creation of consultants and it shows in the culture. Process rules all. And there is a great emphasis of presenting power point decks, rather than using complete sentences. Direct managers can make or break your career progression and they can be a mixed lot. They use the Jack Welch-inspired forced curve for employee evaluation.

4.0
Aug 9, 2009

Good place to learn

Anonymous employee
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Pros

very talented smart and dedicated co-workers. From a number crunching culture, second to none

Cons

Negotiate harder than you think you need to because you will stay at the same level for some time. Reliance on analytics can stifle new ideas.

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