Disappointed - Anonymous employee E Co. Employee Review

1.0
25 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some interesting work and nice consultants

Cons

As part of a major growth spurt the company has created an executive superstructure that sits above the consulting team. Senior management are inexperienced and insecure, however, leading to volatility. Decisions are often made without transparency, risk management, or objectivity — which leads to unfair outcomes. Staff tend to not trust senior leadership and communication can feel manipulative or evasive.

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E Co. Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found the work "interesting" and your colleagues to be a highlight - we agree that our team is exceptional. You noted the introduction of a new management structure. As we transition from a boutique firm to a scaling organisation Driven to lead in the climate finance sector, evolving our structure is necessary. This evolution is about Delivering Excellence. As we take on larger, more complex mandates, we have invested in a leadership layer designed to ensure consistency, quality assurance, and strategic coherence across the organisation. While we understand that moving from a flat structure to a more matured hierarchy can feel like a shift in culture, it is a vital step in ensuring we can deliver reliably for our clients. We are committed to being Connected and transparent about our direction. In a high-stakes industry, leadership requires making difficult, objective decisions to mitigate risk and ensure the financial health of the company. We believe that true fairness is found in accountability. We strive to make decisions that protect the long-term viability of the organisation and the careers of those performing at a high level. While these decisions are not always easy or universally popular, they are made with the clear intent of sustaining a high-performance environment. We remain deeply committed to our core value of Empathy. To us, empathy means providing clear expectations and honest feedback, so our team knows exactly where they stand. We are building an organisation for professionals who value directness and are eager to grow within a robust, ambitious support structure. We wish you the very best in your next steps. We understand that dismissals can create resentment, but these decisions are made to protect the long-term viability of the organisation and our high-performance environment. We are open about our performance culture and welcome anyone in our application process to speak with our team to get a true sense of our environment and values.

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2.0
6 Nov 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some excellent experts and some really nice people

Cons

The pay isn’t great and the job contracts can feel a bit shaky. Leadership could be more understanding and show more respect for consulting staff. They also tend to take on risky projects that drag out and end up backfiring.

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E Co. Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate that you recognise the expertise of our team and the "nice people" who make up our culture - we agree that our colleagues are our greatest strength. We are an organisation Driven to solve the most complex challenges in climate finance. We don't view our projects as "risky," but rather as pioneering. Delivering Excellence in this sector often means navigating uncharted territory where timelines and outcomes are influenced by shifting government policies and global investment trends. We are proud to take on work that others might find too complex, because that is where we can be most Impactful. Operating at this level requires a specific type of commercial fluency. The development and climate space involves complex stakeholder processes and fluctuating timelines. This reality demands a team that is resilient, adaptable, and commercially minded. We are honest about the fact that this is a dynamic, project-based environment, not a static one. For those who thrive on agility and high-stakes problem solving, this is a place to grow rapidly. We are committed to building a Connected and Diverse team where every member is respected. We also believe that respect includes holding one another to high standards of delivery. We are constantly evolving our leadership approach to ensure we balance our drive for results with the Empathy required to support our staff through the pressures of high-level consulting. We wish you the best in your next steps. We care deeply about the culture we are building and the team that drives it. We actively invite any potential applicants to speak directly with our current staff to hear about their experiences firsthand and ask any questions they may have.
3.0
13 Aug 2024
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Pros

Sense of belonging, team effort

Cons

Lack of transparency, weird HR policies.

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E Co. Response
1y
Thank you! We're thrilled to hear that you feel a sense of belonging and appreciate the team effort at E Co. We strive to create a positive and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We also take your concerns about transparency and HR policies seriously. We understand the importance of open communication and clear guidelines, and we're committed to continuously improving in these areas. Your feedback is valuable in helping us identify areas where we can enhance our processes and create a more positive experience for all employees. We encourage you to reach out to your O3 manager or HR to discuss your specific concerns in more detail. We value your input and are dedicated to making E Co. a great place to work for everyone.
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