An organisation unable to operate in the modern working world - Management Consultant Curzon Consulting Employee Review

1.0
5 Feb 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- Gives you experience in consulting. - Can sometimes meet and learn from experienced professionals.

Cons

- The top heavy structure and hierarchy of the organisation (in terms of Partners) makes the organisation extremely resistant to change, despite being a small company. - The calculations of salary and bonus are questionable with a lack of clarity on metrics (from my understanding this is a legal requirement). - Cognitive bias is apparent, in terms of variations in training and projects provided to a select few. - Minorities of any kind are not appropriately supported for growth in the firm or listened to. - There is a combative nature in the firm whereby constructive criticism and solutions when offered result in a portrayal of employees as "trouble makers". - Reports of inappropriate behaviour and conduct are not taken seriously enough. - Overall, an extremely stressful environment to work in.

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Curzon Consulting Response
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I want to thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback and sharing your thoughts about your employment at Curzon. We are truly sorry you didn't have the best experience, but your comments are valued and will help us make lasting improvements. In respect of your comment relating to the clarity around salary and bonuses, Curzon has a robust performance management process in place, whereby employees are rewarded on merit, however, we realise transparency and communication about these processes can and is always being improved. In relation to culture, we take great pride in the amazing talented workforce we have here at Curzon. We are working continuously to improve our diversity and inclusive culture; our BAME and female representation, now accounts for a third of our leadership team and almost half of all our employees (as of the start of our financial year). However, we appreciate there is always more we can do to make it a great place to work and are committed to make all employees feel more included, appreciated and safe at work. The Senior Leadership team have already instigated positive change in personnel to drive the change agenda across all aspects of Curzon life. We will be announcing the results of a full review of our People Strategy in the coming weeks which will allow us to course correct and drive faster on our quest for an improved culture at Curzon but understand that change hasn’t come soon enough for you. We are considerate of individual views; however, Curzon will continue to reassess our diversity through meritocracy to increase opportunity and fairness across the firm to drive future success. We thank you once again for taking the time to leave your review and wish you every success in your career.

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