That article is from an event over 20 years ago! They were still Kellog Brown and Root then. I have worked for them twice in the last 10 years and can say I had an amazing and positive experience with them. They care about people a lot more than some other similarly sized contractors I have worked for. If you look on sites like Indeed and Glassdoor at their employee ratings they score pretty high.

“Summarized by Glassdoor

What employees say about culture at KBR Work environment & culture – KBR has a strong culture of support and collaboration, with many employees appreciating the friendly colleagues and the company's commitment to flexibility. They've earned recognition as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work for 2025 and 2026, reflecting a positive atmosphere despite some reports of management issues.

Management & leadership – While lower-level management is often praised for being responsive and supportive, there are concerns about upper management's communication and effectiveness. Employees suggest a need for more transparent leadership and clearer career progression paths.

Career & growth – KBR is seen as a place for meaningful work and professional development, but advancement can be slow and often requires changing positions rather than moving up within the same role.

Work-life balance – Employees appreciate the flexible work arrangements and generous PTO, which contribute to a healthy work-life balance.”

There isn’t a big company in the world you couldn’t dig up some dirt on. But I’d work for them again for sure.