Sweatshop, poor management, leadership doesn't understand the tech - AEC Specialist HDR Employee Review

2.0
Jun 1, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Office is located in a beautiful setting. Some projects can be interesting (but everyone scrambles to get them and it turns into a brawl.

Cons

Leadership has more interest in billings than in creating quality work. Head of graphics department admitted to not knowing what Photoshop is (like no clue at all) after coming on board at the job- pretty much sums up the problem of having the wrong people in the wrong leadership positions. Real old-boy mentality. "Now get back to work" is literally the CEO's catchphrase. Management was often threatening to export people's jobs to China.

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team and culture'. Lots of work-life balance and supportive managers. Great for all ages. Employee-owned and has an excellent community between local offices

Cons

Managers may depend on the team. Contractors may be difficult

5.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Culture, schedule flexibility, depending on management, remote work, and employee owned, okay benefits

Cons

Parking sucks. The office is in downtown so you have pay just about any where you park. Work is repetitive or stagnant sometimes.

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