When I checked the Glassdoor reviews before joining, I knew this place would likely be just a stepping stone in my career, a temporary stop until something better came along. It was my only offer straight out of university, so I figured, how bad could it be, right? I’ve never felt so drained or despised a workplace more. The only redeeming factor was my team—they were genuinely friendly and in the same boat, dealing with relentless pressure, overwhelming workloads, and the irony of training new senior managers who earned triple their salaries.
This company is hemorrhaging talent, and it’s painfully obvious why: there's zero investment in retaining long-term (20+ year) employees through competitive pay, fair treatment, or a respectful work culture. The CEO’s mentality—expressed in statements like, "I would replace the workforce with AI" or "If you want better pay and benefits, look elsewhere"—sets an appallingly dismissive tone from the top. Instead of focusing on morale or retention, leadership seems to be singularly obsessed with cost-cutting at the expense of those who actually keep the company running. Treating adults like children with trivial, punitive policies has driven valuable employees out the door faster than replacements can be found.
This company is managed by a small, insular group of senior leaders, including the CEO, who show a glaring lack of respect for their global workforce, treating employees as expendable assets. I was fortunate to leave before the latest WFH policy changes kicked in, which slashed remote flexibility to just 7 days per quarter from the previous 8 days per month, plus 10 annual days. All these changes were supposedly due to a "Cincinnati parking problem," as if that somehow justifies policies affecting global employees. If you’re going to make up an excuse to force everyone back to the office (a goal that seems to be looming for 2025), at least choose a reason that makes sense. It’s hardly convincing when leadership spends half the year in out of state, barely showing up for "Together Tuesdays."
And "Together Tuesdays"? That was another joke rolled out by the CEO in late 2023. These changes were sneakily introduced over the Christmas period when most people were offline and out of office. I found it rather unpleasant to be greeted with an email on January 2nd saying, “From next week, it will be mandatory to be in the office every Tuesday” for supposed "in-office collaboration," which felt like a complete yawn.
Promotions are slow, bonuses are lackluster, and the overall atmosphere is depressingly bleak. Their excuse for slashing bonuses and raises this year from a decent 10-13% to a abysmal 2-3% was that "inflation has dramatically slowed." For a company whose stock was at an all-time high, to hand out such meager bonuses on top of below-average base pay felt like a slap in the face. To make matters worse, employees who were fired for so-called "WFH violations" didn’t receive any bonuses and were dismissed the same week that bonuses were announced. The fact that every promotion, bonus, and salary increase has to be approved by the CEO screams "puppet-master management" and just adds to the bureaucratic absurdity here.
This company has no interest in retaining experienced employees or quality managers who have been here for decades. Their replacements? Typically fresh grads hired as a cheaper option, so it’s no surprise everyone is drowning in work. And don’t expect any support for certifications or training to boost your skills. Their focus is strictly on learning in-house systems that won’t be useful in future roles unless you commit to upskilling on your own time. It's all about cutting corners—even down to things like maternity pay, which is limited to the statutory minimum with no additional support.
Medpace isn’t just driving people away - it’s burning any goodwill it once had with former employees, current staff, and potential future hires. The company’s disregard for its workforce, combined with policies that stifle flexibility, growth, and fair compensation, will keep causing high turnover and tarnish its reputation in the industry. Steer clear of this place.
