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Q&A With OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE Employees
OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE
Most teams are awesome with the exception of a few bad apples.
Everyone is is underpaid, across the board, except for the Partners
Q&A With OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE Employees
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Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
Top di risposta dei dipendenti
Everyone is is underpaid, across the board, except for the Partners
Management needs to set clear expectations that are sustainable - presumed all nighters and consistent long hours are not.
What does the leadership team at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE need to get better at?
Top di risposta dei dipendenti
Leadership, strategic planning, and executive vision and communication are poor. It feels like no one know what is on the horizon.
As OMA grows bigger and takes on executive architect roles (DD, CDs), there needs to be more structure to the firm.
What needs to change to make the company culture better at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
Top di risposta dei dipendenti
People feel intense pressure to work long hours, because it's "the culture". Project planning includes the expectation of all-nighters.
Definitely notorious and infamous for being a high pressure negative place with cut throat people. However, not everyone is like that.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
Firm culture is not sustainable. The employees that do endure it feel a false sense of entitlement. The firm doesn't owe you anything.
Morale is low. The pay is not good. The hours are long. The fringe benefits do not make up for it. People run themselves into the ground.
What interview questions does OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE ask?
For design positions, interviewers will typically ask an applicant to present 1-2 major projects, explaining their contributions, skills, and expertise. Apart from that, it depends on how the conversation goes.
What's the company culture like at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
Fast-paced, Intense, collaborative, progressive.
What benefits does OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE provide?
PTO, sick days, health insurance, 401(k) with matching, and few other fringe benefits.
What's the office vibe like at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
It is generally very casual, unless a client is visiting.
What's the interview process like at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
There are usually two interviews before an offer is extended.
What part of OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
The office has gotten a lot bigger in the past couple of years. The staff has almost doubled, but the space has not. The greatest difficulty is too few desks, and not enough space / storage per desk.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
I would institute a more strict business hours policy, limit late-night hours unless absolutely necessary, and slightly restructure the workflow of the typical day. Teams tend to meet later in the morning or early afternoon, which means the first half of the day is oftentimes not very productive.
What do people at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Overall, everyone hold great admiration for Rem, the co-founder and CEO of the company. Locally, opinions about the directing partners of the New York office vary widely.
How's the work life balance at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
The hours tend to be extreme for designers, which is typical for this type of high-profile architecture firm.
Does OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE have any remote positions?
Occasionally, depending on the specific needs of a given project.
How does OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE make decisions around promotions?
There are annual performance reviews, and promotions are typically considered at this time.
How's the vacation policy at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
Compared to most US companies, OMA has an excellent paid time off policy, because it is consistent with the European standards of headquarters.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
Top di risposta dei dipendenti
Among my coworkers there is generally open communication, but accountability is lacking. Clear expectations for each role are hazy.
What are some of the best things about your team at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
Most teams are awesome with the exception of a few bad apples.
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Should I work at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE?
33% of OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 67% would not recommend working at OMA*AMO ARCHITECTURE to their friends.
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passive |
| 67% | Detractors |
