consulting firm without a plan - Consultant Slalom Employee Review

2.0
19 Dec 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

if you are not on the IT side, there is decent work/life balance. Some interesting folks in the company.

Cons

Boring clients with boring projects. Obviously they don't get the kind of projects you expect in a big 4 consulting firm or even management consulting. You do whatever work comes your way. The management simply puts bodies at projects. Also, i have noticed the IT team is understaffed even though majority of the projects are IT. There are more managers than developers! There is a lot of bureaucracy within the company. Majority of the clients are local mom n pop shops or small businesses after whom the big consulting firms will not go after. So the projects tend to be very boring with limited learning. If you are coming from a big firm, the benefits is a joke!

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Cons

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Pros

•There is an impressive budget, especially for high-level events, ancillary experiences, client giveaways, and premium swag. Management does not hesitate to fund top-notch brand experiences when needed. •The company offers a highly competitive benefits and perks package that remains a strong selling point.

Cons

•The "fiercely human" core value does not match daily operations. Collaboration is routinely replaced by a self-service model of training videos and help articles. •These recurring shifts are designed to manufacture the appearance of fiscal stability for the benefit of external stakeholders and clients, while leaving core operational deficits unaddressed. •Organizational maturity is low. Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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