Staff Augmentation, Conflicting Management Priorities, Communication Breakdown... - Consultant Slalom Employee Review

2.0
15 Dec 2011
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Pros

Good people at the staff level Company events are nice, but over the top in comparison with day-to-day culture Some groups are doing interesting work

Cons

Staff augmentation focused, contracting firm calling itself a consulting organization After a deal is sold, "consultants" are left without support Difficult clients are retained at the expense of "consultants" Leaders are not invested in the technologies they represent Chain of leadership has conflicting priorities Communication is confusing to staffed "consultant", client, and team Very much a clique culture Variable pay model is pushed, but bench time makes it a bad deal for "consultants" Mediocre benefits Managers focused on staffing, not growing the business A contracting company would be a better choice

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5.0
18 May 2026
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Pros

Strong local client base, collaborative team culture, good learning opportunities, and career growth.

Cons

Need to adjust quickly to different clients, tools, and expectations.

2.0
11 Jun 2026
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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 Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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