Flavor of the month - werkgeversreview Anonymous bij WD Partners

2,0
27 aug 2014
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Goedkeuring directeur
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There are a lot of great people here, and some great clients too. WD uses their reputation in the industry to get involved with many substantial and influential clients in the retail industry.

Minpunten

Management and corporate structure seems to vary based on whatever the latest book is on the nightstand of the CEO. Too often, they rely on their reputation in the industry to bring in new business, but unfortunately, in a competitive market, that's not going to be enough. In a competitive RFP, WD will usually be the highest quote, and when the projects is awarded to someone else, the feeling is, "well, that client is missing out. We're better then those other guys, but they just don't know it.". Hiring sprees and significant reductions in force are common place depending on forecasted business, which makes it a very unstable environment to work. Salaries are not competitive, but you are supposed to accept this to work at such a prestigious company.

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4y
Thank you for your feedback! This review was originally posted in 2014, but we wish you the best in your current and future employment. For others reading this feedback in 2022, we’d like to highlight some of the things that we’re proud of at WD. In 2021, our overall turnover was 17% and our 6-year average turnover is 26%. If you compare that to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s national averages, we’re doing much, MUCH better than the rest of the country – even in our own industry and region – where the annual separation/turnovers are in the 40-60% ranges for that same 6 years. (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.t16.htm#jolts_table16.f.10) We’re really proud that our clients are keeping us busy and our associates are choosing to stay! In the WD Associate Satisfaction Survey from April 2021, here is how our Associates rated their satisfaction with working at WD… - 8.3 out of 10: Overall Satisfaction Score - 8.9 out of 10: “I would like to be working at WD Partners a year from now” - 9.1 out of 10: “Inappropriate or derogatory comments and behaviors are not tolerated on my team.” - 9.3 out of 10: “My manager treats everyone fairly with respect, regardless of their differences or background.” - 8.2 out of 10: “I’m able to manage my work in a way that allows me to maintain a healthy balance between work and home.” We examine all reviews from Glassdoor to identify any trends or areas of concern, but we also encourage all Associates to reach out to their manager, Executive Leadership Team Member, and/or Talent Care at any time. We do our best to offer potential solutions and share what is being done to address those concerns, though we understand that available outcomes may not always resolve all frustrations.

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5,0
2 aug 2024
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Positive environment. Forward thinking. Good leadership.

Minpunten

Salary is lagging a bit.

3,0
17 dec 2025
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Everyone is really great to work with and the culture is great even being remote. Good projects for your resume.

Minpunten

They seem to do decent sized layoffs almost every quarter even if they know work will only slow down temporarily. They then reach out to hire you as a contractor when projects pick back up again and they are short staffed. It’s not a stable job by any means. I’ve coworkers who put more than 15 years into the company get laid off and then rehired as contract two months later. Horrible business model.

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1mo
Thank you for your feedback. We recognize the importance of clear expectations in a client-driven business. We prioritize transparent communication around project timelines and client needs, and we actively align opportunities for Associates as client demand evolves. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
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