Lack of diversity, tons of politics around career advancement - Senior Consultant Slalom Employee Review

3.0
30 Jul 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- great work/life balance - beautiful local offices - friendly co-workers who are very understanding of family/work balance - high growth firm with opportunities to lean in

Cons

- overwhelmingly white senior leadership team, with very poor scores on overall diversity - Lots of internal diversity emails but lots of talk and little "walk" - Recognition happens infrequently and only by the same few people aimed at the same few people - Internal career advancement framework is incredibly broken. They tried to re-do it in 2020 and it was a debacle. - Have to scratch and claw to get a promotion and even then, relationships with Directors is a must have, otherwise your work will never get recognized on merit alone - Compensation is way, WAY below industry standards. Known to counter-offer with higher salaries only as employees are on their way out the door. - Don't come here trying to do business consulting. Was always and continues to become mainly an IT consulting firm. The fit for former Big 4 consultant is becoming less logical than it was 3-4 years ago.

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5.0
18 May 2026
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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.

2.0
11 Jun 2026
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Pros

•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 Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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