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Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at AECOM get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
65% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does AECOM give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
74% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at AECOM do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
34% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at AECOM worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
96% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do AECOM workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at AECOM?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do AECOM managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at AECOM?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at AECOM feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at AECOM get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at AECOM?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
54% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at AECOM enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
83% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at AECOM recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
69% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at AECOM?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at AECOM?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 81% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think AECOM’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how AECOM is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
AECOM job reviews
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Best thing
Very Flexible
Worst thing
No transparency nor upward progression
AECOM Lead Dispatcher, February 2025
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Best thing
understanding design and planning processes of infrastructure necessary to societal development
Worst thing
managers stress/ attitude, expected to be in front of a screen for 8 hrs everyday, no freedom in my schedule, expected to be smart and motivated immediately after waking up, not having many options for food/ having to prepare food in advance, expected to be presentable & professional to go somewhere & do the same thing i can do on my couch under fluorescent lighting, temperature control set to a man’s body, in a blank cubicle with no windows in sight
AECOM Civil Engineering Intern, December 2024