Pros
-EAB manages to hire some truly exceptional individuals, especially at the research associate, analyst, and senior analyst levels. -Can be a great experience if you end up (and stay) with the right manager. -Generous PTO and decent benefits. -Very strong corporate citizenship program and strong culture of volunteerism.
Cons
-Strong cultural attachment to the "good old days" and legacy processes. -Culture of blame rather than accountability, especially as you climb the ladder. -Job descriptions rarely align with actual responsibilities. Employee duties and experiences at the same level vary substantially across teams. -Silo mentality and one-way communication make collaboration difficult and duplication inevitable. Recent growth has only exacerbated this problem (see Moody's explanation of its 2018 downgrade to EAB's outlook). -Strong in-group/out-group dynamics. Favoritism is an open secret. -Abysmal knowledge and project management. -Poor track record of recruiting, retaining, and growing diverse talent. -Barebones investment in L&D.