Pros
I worked here for 3 years in an analytical role in the Cincinnati office. - great work/life balance (rarely work 50+ hours a week; client side works <= 40 hours) - great name in CPG & retail sectors (for exit opportunities) - good learning & growth opportunities for an entry-level employee - some smart people - their approach to customer-centric retail is a good business model
Cons
- their analytical capabilities are simplistic; as an analyst, don't expect to learn much about statistics or big data (even though they claim to have expertise in it) - a small portion of the projects are exploratory and interesting, whereas the majority are monotonous and turn-key analyses. I've experienced both types of projects; however, many analysts are stuck in boring roles - the politics at this company are a joke; employees from Cincinnati are highly favored (hence all the 5 star ratings you see on here with little explanation) - your manager essentially dictates your career and ability to succeed - not a meritocracy (at all) - a number sub-par employees who are promoted despite their lack of ability - leadership is focused on the client-side of the business; therefore there are fewer growth opportunities for employees on the analyst side - hardly any diversity (in terms of education, business experience, social/demographic background, et cetera) - very reluctant to evolve their preexisting business practices, which has allowed competitors to surpass them