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26 reviews
5.0
17 Mar 2023

Great Company

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Pros

- Lots of responsibility as a more junior employee - Great culture, team building, socials, trips etc. - Get breadth of experience from working with clients in multiple industries

Cons

- Steep learning curve for expectations of deliverable quality

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Carly Rian Group Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we are happy to hear of your satisfaction with our culture and employee career development, we are constantly gauging employee engagement and providing business development updates through our frequent Town hall meetings.
2.0
2 Feb 2024
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Exposure to High-Caliber Client Executives: Junior consultants enjoy significant interaction with top-tier client executives, fostering valuable professional relationships. Immediate Impact on Client Organizations: The opportunity to effect tangible, immediate changes within client organizations enhances the consultant's contribution and influence. Annual Team Excursions: Engaging and enriching team excursions are organized annually, promoting team cohesion and a positive work environment. Top-Tier Client Portfolio: The firm boasts an impressive client portfolio, providing consultants with the opportunity to work on challenging and prestigious projects. Competitive Compensation: Compensation packages slightly surpass those offered by major consulting firms, ensuring financial recognition for consultants' contributions. Competitive Vacation Days: A competitive allocation of vacation days offers consultants a balanced approach to work-life commitments.

Cons

Work-Life Imbalance: The firm's culture often demands uncompensated late nights and weekends, where long working hours are glorified, particularly within the management team. Internal Process Delays: The internal processes exhibit lag, evident in extended expense reimbursements and vacation approval Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Limited Budgets for Internal Initiatives: Tight budgets restrict the development of internal initiatives, excluding the annual reward trip. Lack of Leadership Training: Leadership lacks formal training, with some managers resorting to unprofessional gossip instead of providing constructive feedback and growth opportunities. Subpar Benefits Package: The benefits package falls below industry standards, potentially leaving employees dissatisfied with their overall compensation package. Unfulfilled Promises: Leadership frequently fails to uphold commitments, such as providing a functional office space, leading to employee disappointment. "Hire Today, Fire Tomorrow" Policy: The company's policy of frequent layoffs, exemplified by a 35% reduction in the team in 2023, raises concerns about job security. Minimal Severance in Employment Contracts: Employment contracts offer minimal severance (1 week per year), emphasizing the importance of carefully reviewing contractual terms before committing to employment.

5.0
30 May 2022
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Leadership quickly enables you to make an impact both with clients and internally. There's a huge amount of trust within coworkers, managers, and clients. Superb work-life balance compared to other consultancies. Great teamwork and team dynamic at all levels, truly a place where everyone can contribute.

Cons

Some decision-making is not as quick as possible due to lack of capacity but as more resources are added this has been improving.

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Carly Rian Group Response
3y
Thank you for leaving us a review; we are happy to hear of your satisfaction with our work/life balance, team structure and culture. We have a team of vibrant and talented individuals in our leadership team to ensure a smooth decision-making process.
5.0
21 Nov 2022
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I worked at CRG for a year and a half as a member of the senior leadership team. During my time there, I led large client projects, coached junior team members, and led various internal initiatives. I have nothing but positive feedback for the leadership team and my former colleagues. CRG is a company with high performers that do great work and put in the necessary hours to create high quality deliverables for their clients. The partners and senior leadership team is open to feedback and are committed to continuous improvement. The culture is supportive of learning and open communication. The reason I left was for a unique opportunity in a sector I am passionate about. I would recommend CRG to both new management consultants looking for a place to start their career, as well to those with a lot of experience looking for a place to add value and contribute in a meritocracy.

Cons

Not really a con, but this is a company with staff that work hard and perform at a high level, similar to top global consulting firms like BCG and McKinsey. Job seekers should know this when applying.

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Carly Rian Group Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us; we are glad to hear that your time with us was memorable and filled with positive experiences. CRG takes pride in operating as a meritocracy and recognizing our team's performance through various formal and informal rewards. CRG was recently certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough and independent analysis by the Great Place to Work Institute® Canada.
1.0
31 Aug 2024

Ok place to wrok

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Team is ok to work with

Cons

Quality of projects is disappointing

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