Work Hard and Play Hard culture - Principal Consultant Capco Employee Review

4.0
May 3, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Capco has a company culture of Work hard and Play hard. In case you want an active environment, challenging situation excites you, then you are in the right place, this company backs your aspiration... Plenty of travel opportunities and exposures to work with all top Banking MNCs across the globe... Compensation and benefits are comparatively far better in Indian market... Flat organisation structure and even an associate level employee can walk into CEO's cabin.. Massive and stylish parties... Lesser processes and more people focused.. In case you are a person who enjoys taking accountability and risk, then you can run your own organisation within this organisation..

Cons

Consistently performing with high energy could wear out people. Management displays an aggressive environment - primarily due to its customer focused nature. Work/Life balance could be a challenge to achieve. Bench strength is minimal to zero and this could pose significant job security, the moment you are out of project and your performance dips.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoy working at Capco and it is equally motivating for us to work with colleagues like you. Part of our goal is to ensure that our people are always engaged in interesting and sufficiently challenging roles, which align with their career aspirations. Your comments are testament to the fact that we are achieving that. As you rightly point out, Capco’s flat structure, open access to leadership and minimal bureaucracy enables employees to connect with their colleagues at all levels of the business, gain exposure to the leadership team and get involved in areas of the firm that interest them. We are disappointed to hear the specific concerns you raise around the working environment. Consulting can be a challenging and demanding career, however, we do not encourage an aggressive management style. If at any time an employee is unhappy with the style of management in their team, we would encourage them to speak with their HR Business Partner. If this is something which you are currently experiencing, then please reach out to the HR team to discuss. Regarding your comments on the business operating with zero bench, we have made a conscious effort to operate with a minimal bench and to ensure our people are engaged in projects. However, we continue to maintain flexibility where necessary through internal mobility and other options.

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Pros

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.

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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.

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