Lack of job security - Consultant Capco Employee Review

2.0
7 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some good people and made lifelong friends.

Cons

This firm used to promote a 'CATO Family' ethos - things drastically changed. You're expected to contribute not just with your client work but internal activities that are classed as 'Community work'. If you don't contribute enough then you're penalized in a strange performance review process where a 'coach' has to fight your corner for a rating. Bad coach? Tough, you'll just get a lower rating when everyone pitches. Too many 'seniors' who talk the talk and love to micro manage. If you're with one of these on a project you better hope it's a short engagement. Lay offs are rife here, being laid off isn't a issue as in the industry it can happen. But how this firm handles this is a horrible experience when everyone works so hard and contributes. You're pulled into a call unexpectedly told you're getting laid off, the call ends and within 30 mins you're access to everything is revoked. Don't expect time to say goodbye and no thank you for the hard work.

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Capco Response
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We are sorry to read your feedback and of your experience at Capco. We are committed to a collaborative, supportive and inclusive culture. Colleagues can do Community work which allows individuals to develop their skills, build their internal network, and get involved in areas of the business they are interested in, or passionate about. Those who make a positive impact via Community work are rewarded for this, however an individual’s main assessment is based on their Core performance; how they perform and deliver in their day-to-day role. The annual review process includes feedback from a variety of stakeholders as well as the individual’s manager to ensure a fair and balanced process. Many businesses, including other consulting firms and financial services companies, are facing challenges in the current economic climate. As a result, we have made a limited number of layoffs in Canada. As a business, we do not take these decisions lightly, but we took these steps to fortify our business, and are managing these as sensitively as possible. Our leadership team, including our new Managing Partner in Canada, are seasoned at leading businesses through such periods of change and are focused on successfully navigating the current environment while being mindful of people impacted by these decisions. Thank you for the contribution you made to Capco.

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Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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