Lack of trust for leadership - Solution Principal Slalom Employee Review

2.0
9 May 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The 'appearance of culture' make those of us that are out at clients feel good about the culture. We experience this culture during our annual employee retreat which is a really nice perk. - If you like your client that’s good because you’ll be there as long as the client will keep you.

Cons

- I don't trust leadership in Dallas. Especially after hearing rumors of multiple high level executive departures, then confirming those rumors then seeing 5 reviews that give 5 stars all around the same time these departures were happening and being kept secret. Feels like management is padding the Glassdoor reviews while trying to hide the fact that Executive leadership is leaving. - Culture is only felt by those in the office, I relate to the culture and client that I'm stuck at and have no hope to get out of. - There is a small group of people that get the good projects and others are bounced around the remaining accounts.

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Slalom Response
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This is John Tobin. There are two leaders from the Dallas office that decided to leave Slalom - this is true. Some of the things I know the Dallas office is striving for is to go after more strategic, project-based work. This team is already rebounding. I encourage you to talk to your leaders about what is happening AND/OR feel free to call me and I'll give you the straight scoop. Simply set up a meeting with me by emailing johnt@slalom.com. Alternatively, if you have more feedback that you'd like to share anonymously please consider doing so here: http://slalom.ws/anonsurvey.

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