Good Benefits, Free Lunch, Opportunities for Growth, Rank and Yank Practices - Project Coordinator Medpace Employee Review

3.0
Jan 30, 2024
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Pros

When I worked there, the free lunches were a huge benefit. I have not worked at another company that offers this before or since, and it was one of the main talking points during my interview process. I also appreciated the provided lactation rooms and complimentary menstrual hygiene products. At the time of my employment, there were many women in senior positions throughout the company. Medpace also regularly threw parties on campus, complete with food trucks, free beer, and some activities. The white elephant gift exchange was also a fun event I looked forward to every year. I received many freebies. Best personality for this company: someone who is highly competitive and does not need social interaction to thrive.

Cons

Employee fraternization was not exactly encouraged during my time of employment. Quiet zone signs were posted throughout the buildings, which can be great for some employees and terrible for others. It felt like collaboration was sometimes discouraged. The archaic "Rank and Yank" practice that terminates the lowest ranked individuals at the end of every fiscal year does nothing for morale, creates an unnecessarily hyper competitive environment, does not inspire loyalty, and makes you constantly question your job security, even if you are meeting or exceeding expectations. Relatedly, COVID gave Medpace the opportunity to layoff hundreds of employees and immediately hire other talent in droves.

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Medpace Response
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We like hearing that you enjoyed our campus activities and amenities. We a proud of the events we put on for our employees, and hosting these events is one of the ways we can demonstrate our appreciation for all of your hard work and a way for us to further encourage a collaborative team environment. Thank you for the feedback and we wish you well in your future endeavors.

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