Westat Employee Reviews

Supportive, collaborative work environment; interesting and meaningful work; professional development opportunities; flexible remore work options; benefits are average and could be better

Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. There was a change in the organization in my unit, and communication and transparency were poor. I had to seek help from a higher authority in the chain of command, but despite several meetings, communication and expectation problems remained. of

Poor communication form leadership team. Mentors are unorganized and not equiped to be mentors. They make mistakes and do not take accountability for them.

Mind- blowing. Best work experience ever

Professional group of individuals in all aspects.

Highly qualified and experienced leaders who also empower lower staff to take on new leadership opportunities

They are by the book , so you know what to do and what to expect, but also willing to give help when needed without hesitation

Mostly responsive to all questions

This company has exponentially changed my life

Open, approachable, relatable, personable, friendly

Improve upon their communication and better organization

Understanding that fieldwork is a skill and good workers should be retained and rewarded. Field staff should not be treated as contractors, they are employees.

Environment was dated and very dirty

Communication. Although like most corporations, management is overwhelmed

Actually treat people like humans and not put their safety and health at risk

Salary + employee owned stock options make the pay competitive

There were good benefit choices

Above average compensation compared to other types of pay for work that I have been doing

Good health insurance. Company ownership

I haven't received benefits from other companies that I have worked for,

Yes. This is a very tough job. I think the compensarion needs to reflect the education and experience if the employee

They pay the lowest hourly rate available per the contract and you can work on a project year to year and never receive a pay raise. Thus somebody coming in new to the project makes the same as someone with years of experience on the very same project.

I was a contractor don't know about their benefits

Nothing. Policy is policy. HR cant/won't answer phone calls

No one listens to employee concerns.

The meetings seemed to be more social The meetings were a mix of social chats and work

Sharing ideas about how to approach interviewees

Team members are team players

Willing to give of their time and information to help you out with your project or any questions you might have

We work cohesively together. Even flow

WORST designed meetings. I was a school administrator for 20 years and have been part of many meetings—Westat has no idea how to run an effective meeti

We need to get together and as a sizeable force demand better pay, benefits and the like. Without the front line there is no ability for the company to fulfill it's contract awards

They need cross training very bad

No one works together. Not applicable

Optimistic, fair , professional people, intelligent individuals,

The students and school staff

The nature of the work we do.

autonomy is key and really based on which departments and projects you are assigned to

Everyone with the company is friendly.

The employees were not that bad the manager kept division

Met the supervisor out in the field for the interview!

I appreciated the mix of people with whom I interviewed.

I liked the interviewer, she made me feel at ease.

It was a short phone interview

It was quick and easy.

Current events made the interview process a nightmare

Communication - left hand and right hand getting coordinated

No more segregation based on health or religion

Meeting and presenting the difference their participation maked fot the entire US'

My team, the work, opoortunity for growth

Getting paid and driving to new places.

Meeting new people, exploring new places and learning new skills

Autonomy is key attribute because otherwise it would not work personally

There needs to be better communication and listening .

Customers are harrassed and not allowed to keep the same employee to work with them