associate

consultant

senior associate

economist

performer

Berkeley Research Group, LLC

This is from a junior/entry level POV. There are perks, like any job that pays a livable wage for your rent, gym, etc., that aside the work culture takes the classic consulting work hard play hard ritual to heart. You’ll see people online for 10+ hours no problem. You won’t be explicitly asked to work late or work weekends but it just happens. Even when you’re studying part time and you say you need at least the weekends for that, it’s kind of brushed off and left for you to figure it out. For junior/entry level roles there doesn’t seem to be much direction so you can be assigned a new project or report to someone new and that’ll be your “manager” for the interim - tbh if I were to resign I don’t even know who I would talk to. When I got my job offer, it said I officially I report to “X” but since I started I have yet to actually talk to them again - went 5 days without actually hearing from anyone (thank god it’s remote). The people themselves are nice but after a year and a few months I still watch what I say and keep everything super formal. Sometimes I’m given busy work other times I’m given something new to research but I don’t know if I’m doing well so to speak. I have worked in 2 divisions so far, one is a bit quieter than the other but all in all while I think they really believe in ERG type missions they don’t really go out of their way to make it happen, ie most everyone looks the same. I’d be one of the very few diverse colleagues you’ll spot. But then again if you were to look at all the MDs and chairmen, that would make sense. All in all, it’s obviously a good company that’s good at what it does, makes a lot of money b/c that’s what people care about but it’s staying in a type of work culture that personally isn’t the best for mental health or for this decade’s trends. Lack of big picture, direction, passion really is what breaks it for me. 

As is usual in the consulting industry, there is no typical day.  I have been very fortunate while working at BRG, routinely performing at a level 3 levels ahead of my own as a result of working in a small team which often consisted of just me and the expert witness.

The hardest part of the job, particularly on larger cases, is seeing how your work fits into the bigger picture as a whole, and why that matters to the overall argument and analysis of the case.

The most enjoyable part of the job is the supportive structure from my junior staff peers.  BRG incentivizes its employees by working for billable hours, but this has not stopped junior staff taking time from their own busy schedules to help others and corroborate on difficult issues.

I was hired to do a specific job, and work with specific people. However, about a month after being offered a position, my supervisor's husband got a job offer and they had to move. They then restructured my department and hired a new manager who was not only incompetent but demeaned and degraded me in front of executives, treated me like an idiot, and created such a hostile work environment that I needed anti-depressants. I held out for as long as I could, but it became evident that my health needed to be a priority.

The rest of the company and employees were lovely, and before the management changed, I thoroughly enjoyed working there.

Employees are paid fairly and benefits are standard for the industry/position. However, the work culture is very much career focused! If you do not enjoy going into work with no clue what time you will leave this place is not for you. Quality of managers differs greatly inside the firm, so you never know what you're going to get. If you're someone who likes long hours and staying busy, this place is for you. 

Note: Job descriptions can be very vague and broad. This definitely shows as task and projects are inconsistent and require different skill sets. They hire for man power as opposed to necessary skill sets.

BRG has very interesting and challenging work and the shiny exterior of a big-time corporate entity.  Pay is good, 401K matching is decent, but the healthcare options are limited and awful (I had much better insurance years ago when I was unemployed and on a state plan).

Each office appears to be an independent fiefdom with little input from corporate.  Day to day this is fine, but there is little to no communication between offices and if you need corporate assistance with anything, you're really on your own.

There is 1 HR person for a company with > 700 employees.  That does not lead to high quality services or assistance of any kind.

Nepotism, a lack of accountability, and poor management create a deeply flawed organizational structure. This is further exacerbated by a culture of dishonesty surrounding the true nature of work, fostering mistrust and disengagement among employees. Women, in particular, face an uncomfortable and unwelcoming work environment, marked by limited opportunities for career growth and systemic barriers to advancement. These issues undermine fairness, inclusion, and the overall integrity of the organization.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Competitive salary.  Professional atmosphere.  Fantastic  department leadership. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Global operations can impact work life balance. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fast paced professional work environment.  Fulfilling work. They’re a growing company that is constantly evolving and enhancing their operations.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Supported business IT operations.  Managed local IT environment.

Weekly travel necessitates very long days onsite and lots of meetings creating a poor work-life balance.  I have learned a great deal and been able to advocate for nursing and nursing practice but with some difficulty.  Money is more important than people and leadership is lacking.  I enjoyed working with executives and nurses of the clients however, teamwork with co-workers is non-existent.  Poor leadership leads to undervaluing employees.

Berkeley Research Group is a leading global expert services firm that provides independent expert testimony, litigation and regulatory support to Fortune 500 companies and public/government entities. Work is case-based and high-stakes, so high performance and attention to detail is critical, often under very stressful environments. The work is academically and intellectually rewarding, in a team-based structure whereby each employee is reliant on their team members.

DC has a great internship program, when I was there there were 13 of us and lots of junior staff to help with a mentorship program and local activities. In terms of consulting firms, the work was very litigation or healthcare-based but you can request to work in other sectors if you want. The following summer I worked out of the Chicago office and the internship program was completely different with 4 of us, no local activities, and very few junior staff.

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