Fun but lacking direction - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review
4.0
Mar 14, 2017
Anonymous employee
Current employee
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Pros
I've worked at Capco for 2 years. The people are fun an have an amazing can do attitude. The company is engaging and people are generally happy with their work and their client interactions. Benefits are great! Pay is great!
Cons
The supporting functions are great people but I don't think they are as valued as they could be. Also, there is zero guidance from management about where the business is going. It still functions but we could be a better machine and more competative
Capco Response
9y
Thanks for your valued feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed working at Capco for the past two years - your comment around the "can do attitude" really sums up the Capco culture and the talent we have in the firm. Capco has always promoted a culture of empowerment, removing barriers and obstacles so that our people can focus on delivering exceptional client work, building the firm and pursuing their passions and interests. We regularly undertake compensation reviews to ensure that we remain competitive in the market and seek to offer market-leading and innovative benefits which meet the needs of our people.
We understand from your comments that you would like to see more guidance from management and communication around where the business is going. We hold regular Town Hall events in all of our locations to provide business updates and communicate the business strategy, however, we also plan to do more in this space for 2017. If you have any suggestions that you would like to discuss, then please contact Joanne Flynn (HR Comms) or Richard Gartside (HR Director) in the People Office.
Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting.
Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason).
Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out.
Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them.
Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with.
Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.
Cons
Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team.
Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery.
Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise.
Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors.
Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.