Boston University Reviews in Boston, MA Area
Updated Feb 10, 2012 – Reviews are posted anonymously by employees. Ratings are reflective of location and job title.
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Pros
diverse , challenging , lot of opportunities
Cons
lot of competition, weather can be a challenge
Advice to Senior Management
nothing much. They are doing their very best.
Pros
metropolitan location, great place to work.
Cons
I can't find any thing negative to say. I wish some people were friendlier. additionally, I wish the salaries were higher.
Pros
Good work environment with colleagues
Cons
Poor senior management in terms of interaction with staff
Advice to Senior Management
More interaction with staff on how to improve senior management
Pros
- Training program
- Nice managers that understand your personal life challenges
- Friendly atmosphere
- You can learn about IT ans SAP
Cons
- Very conservative and resistant to new ideas and initiatives
- This is project based company, so there is no hope for promotion or future job
Advice to Senior Management
We need to apply more advanced and up-to-date communication and software technology. Both software and communication methods are outdated and good for 90s.
Pros
very easy going working environment.
Cons
low compensation, no career development.
Advice to Senior Management
improve efficiency and productivity
Pros
lots of benefits and relaxing environment
Cons
make more contribution on science
Advice to Senior Management
na
Pros
Great City, Bright people. An institution with ambitions.
Cons
Disorganized and conflicted incentives throughout the organization.
Pros
Good benefits, great city, good support from top down. Internal spending towards future growth/development.
Cons
Baseball-related traffic. Some undergraduates clueless (but that's everywhere...)
Pros
Student Interaction
Immediate supervisors were INCREDIBLE
Tuition Remition
Good schedule if you have a family
GREAT healthcare benefits
Cons
a lot of bureaucracy
people didn't speak up about issues
a lot of complacent people
one way of no way
Advice to Senior Management
create a culture of innovation among staff members. Motivate people to speak up about the change they want to see.
Pros
good retirement plan if you working a long time, compensation ok
Cons
not 403B for the first two years


