Topeka, KS has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Topeka, KS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).
I've only been here two weeks, but I'm already loving the laid back environment. There is no micromanaging, and this creates an easy-going atmosphere that actually makes you want to work more. People are treated well, and compensation is very fair.
Cons
The work environment is somewhat dated. City Hall, the building where many employees work, has not aged particularly well.
The department is in the middle of a true modernization push — data-driven decision making, improved technology, and leadership that isn’t afraid to question “the way we’ve always done it.” You’ll work on projects that actually affect public safety, not just shuffle paper. The team is professional, tight-knit, and has a strong sense of purpose.
Cons
Like most government work, change moves slower than logic sometimes. There’s a fair amount of legacy process to navigate, and cross-department communication can lag behind the ambition level.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Topeka, KS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Topeka, KS. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
60% of Topeka, KS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Topeka, KS 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.