Spaulding Ridge APAC

Vault’s Verdict

While Spaulding Ridge does most of its business in North America, its presence in the Asia-Pacific region is growing quickly. Insiders say its operations there have a strong, family-like culture where people are very welcoming and give each other space to share ideas freely. They also love the firm’s educational stipend, which allows them to pursue educational opportunities that fit their interests and aspirations.

However, Spaulding Ridge’s growth in the APAC region also creates some strains. Insiders say that the firm’s roles, responsibilities, and promotion processes remain unclear at times as it continues to add staff. They also say their choice in projects is relatively limited. However, these growing pains shouldn’t steer you away if the firm fits what you’re looking for: growing, ambitious, and flexible.

Employee Reviews:

Firm Culture

• “Spaulding Ridge is very welcoming, and people provide lots of formal and informal advice. You never feel all alone. Everybody is just one ping away.”
• “The culture is the best here. Everyone is like a family.”
• “The collaborative and supportive company culture stands out. Everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, and there’s a strong sense of teamwork."

Quality of Life

• “We have a flexible setup and are not required to go into the office every day. However, it’s difficult to have overtime approved. It’s hard to justify if you don’t have a fully billed week.”
• “Our firm values work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and promoting a healthy lifestyle, both inside and outside the workplace."

Career Development

• “The firm encourages us to do technical certifications and has an allotted budget for learning.”
• “The company offers an educational stipend to encourage career development and growth. However, we have limited choice on what projects we take on. They are handed to us based on our skillsets and profiles.”
• “The firm is still growing. So many roles are getting introduced that the promotion process and the prerequisites to grow to the next level are sometimes unclear.”

Compensation

• “The miscellaneous insurance and bonus are the best parts of the compensation package. The base pay would be the weakest. As an offshore employee, I understand the company is trying to hire overseas, but I believe I could be paid more.”
• “We have a competitive salary and a yearly spend for professional development.”
• “The firm offers tele-counseling, yoga programs, and walk-a-thons.”

Community Engagement

• “The company is very inclusive and respects diversity very much. There are internal groups that meet specifically to share about their culture and ethnicity, which promotes diversity in the company.”
• “Spaulding Ridge has been at the forefront in terms of DEI and LGBTQ+ events in the APAC region. We are an equal opportunity firm.”
• “The company has semi-frequent meetings on health and wellness efforts, plus casual social meetings with the team.”

Business Outlook

• “The company has a good track record and will continue to grow well into the future. Employee morale is high and the company’s trending upward.”
• “Overall, the firm’s growth is very dependent on the North American region. However, due to profitability pressures, the APAC team is growing rapidly, which is a plus for folks in this region.”

Hiring Process

• “I was first interviewed by an HR manager, then by two more managers. The first was mainly a cultural interview to check if I fit with the company’s values. The second was a technical interview to check if I had the knowledge and skills. The last interview was with the country director, and it was mainly a vibes and attitude check.”
• “The ideal candidate has a good longer-term mindset, given the investments we make in people’s professional growth. They should be intellectually curious. We aren’t looking for a one-person army, but a team player who can groom a team in the future.”

Interview Questions

• “They asked about the company’s values and ideologies, standard HR questions, and technical questions for my role.”
• “I had specific, role-related case studies and had to make a presentation. The questions focus on examples that show our core values of being humble, hungry, and smart.”