“Decent USAID Institutional Contractor”

Pros:  “Macfadden provides decent benefits. The work is often interesting with lots of opportunities to travel under the USAID/OFDA contract and work on a variety of humanitarian…”

Cons:  “Disorganized and often unresponsive HR. For information specialist position: Long hours under the USAID/OFDA contract. Not much forewarning for deployments…” – Full Review

“Strong firm undergoing large organization changes in uncertain times.”

Pros:  “- Capable Staff - Good compensation for junior staff with hard skills (e.g. engineering) - Relatively good job security in stronger market accounts - Very collegial…”

Cons:  “- Front-line / contractual leadership ability may vary across markets - Future outlook for the company may seem "poor" for markets or services hit by sequestration…” – Full Review

“Good place to work”

Pros:  “Big company with lots of opportunities if you do the leg work.”

Cons:  “Big company. You are in charge of your destiny.” – Full Review

“People are practical and get things done.”

Pros:  “It is a growing firm and they are investing in people.”

Cons:  “It does not have the big name like the others but the people are as professional.” – Full Review

“Many opportunities and rewards for hard working, intelligent employees.”

Pros:  “-Management -Benefits -Innovation LCG Systems is continuously working to improve its standing as a preferred employer in the federal government space. The benefits…”

Cons:  “LCG Systems promotes training and certification so well that many of its employees move into the federal government space. This doesn't always leave the coverage…” – Full Review

“Not a quality employer”

Pros:  “I had no previous consulting experience, but ALON was willing to give me a chance. The company does provide annual bonuses and has a stellar holiday party.”

Cons:  “On-site management was of little help when it came to resolving issues (either internally or with the client). They were unwilling to have honest discussions with…” – Full Review

“A dynamic environment to work in”

Pros:  “- Atmosphere like no other place - Great sense of community among the workforce - Pool tables, fusball, video games and a deli that delivers to your desk - No minimum…”

Cons:  “- Poor basic wage and disparity between workforce - Some ambiguous rules on client / candidate ownership - Too much negative stigma associated with leaving work…” – Full Review