Pros
There are genuinely talented and hardworking people across the company. Many colleagues are supportive, intelligent, and easy to work with. Unfortunately, many of the strongest people eventually leave once they realise how the organisation actually operates. The company also puts a lot of effort into socials, events, food and drinks, which some people enjoy.
Cons
Many client engagements feel chaotic and rushed, closer to a hackathon than a professional consultancy engagement. Teams are often staffed with people who are learning technologies or domains for the first time while already delivering to clients. There is limited investment in building genuine expertise or long-term capability within the team. Instead, delivery can feel driven by buzzwords and sales narratives rather than deep technical knowledge. The culture can sometimes feel like a tight inner circle, where influence and opportunity appear concentrated among a small group. This creates the impression of a “boys club” dynamic where progression and influence are not always transparent. Transparency around internal decisions is also lacking. Organisational changes and restructures can feel opaque and are sometimes only discussed when people directly ask about them. The company often celebrates how much it spends on socials and perks, which can feel misplaced when compared to the level of investment in training, mentorship, and technical depth. There is also a strong perception that much of the work originates from personal networks and existing relationships rather than through clearly competitive processes. While networking is normal in consulting, the lack of transparency about it can raise questions internally. Overall, the company has the potential to be much stronger than it currently is, but the gap between the marketing narrative and the delivery reality is difficult to ignore.
