HR is very good at deceiving potential candidates about the types of projects they will work on. WFH and not too much travel (Client specific policy, not slaloms). You will be billable, just not on anything interesting or learn anything.
Cons
No 401K, Average PTO, Staff Aug, Stuck with projects that Big 4 doesn't want.
Slalom Response
6y
This is John Tobin. Seems like your stint at Slalom was pretty short - we match 50% on 401K (of your first 6%) and our PTO improves as your tenor here increases. Also - considering we go up against the Big4 and many other larger consulting companies often, I would not categorize this as work they do not want. That said, your experience must not have been great, so best of luck with your next gig. If you’d like to share more feedback anonymously, please consider doing so via this survey: http://slalom.ws/anonsurvey.
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5.0
18 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Current employee, more than 5 years
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
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.
•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 Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.