Good company, bad local office. - Department Manager HDR Employee Review

2.0
23 Oct 2018
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Pros

Local presence nearly everywhere with offices throughout the U.S. One of the better IT departments I have experienced. Some truly good expertise in all disciplines. Great marketing staff with a can-do attitude. Holiday party free for you and your spouse, summer picnic for the whole family.

Cons

Unfortunately for me, I had a bad experience in my local office. An underlying culture of fear permeated throughout. I was part of the senior management, and could not believe watching my senior colleagues get berated by upper management in front of everyone. I was generally boxed out and ignored due to my differing views from the "approved" ways of doing business. I had to give a low rating due to the horrible experiences that I endured. But it appeared to me that other offices were good environments to work in from my travels and dealings with my colleagues in those offices.

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic teamwork. The Coastal Group is very close and highly collaborative. There is a lot of support from upper management in the Coastal Group. Lots of projects lined up.

Cons

PTO and Sick Leave are tied together.

5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent work place environment, plenty of continuing education opportunities, and lots of intra-disciplinary events

Cons

Corporate woes will exist anywhere at large companies, nothing special about HDR.

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