Client work balance with pressure to sell is extremely difficult - Principal Consultant Kantar Employee Review

3.0
15 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Good culture employed by most people (one or two partners are essentially androids and aren't able to see or understand burnout) 2. IF you can get promoted, the salary jumps are reasonable

Cons

1. Salary comically low vs other consultancies 2. Payrises of 3.5% borderline offensive given current climate 3. Lots of burnout - employees are expected to just trundle on 4. Some management are very pushy/cut throat and cruel with feedback, others are extremely conflict-averse and nothing gets done. 5. You are vilified if you don't attend work socials or help create initiatives for the culture of the organisation 6. Workforce is extremely middle class - how can we build brands to represent everyone when we represent such a small percentage?

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