Great Company For Growth - Consultant Capco Employee Review

5.0
Nov 10, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Friendly culture and supportive environment -Small enough that you can learn most peoples names and have a sense of community with the company as a whole -Willing to take risks in terms of business opportunities and allows junior members to run with initiatives if capable -So far, has been a place that rewards and recognizes high achievers

Cons

There are wide spread concerns that the recent private equity purchase will negatively impact promotions, wage increases and bonuses. While this may increase profits in the short term, this will definitely increase turnover, particularly for high performing talent who will be forced to seek employment elsewhere. High performers should be paid market standards for retention purposes since they are often the ones enabling existing accounts to see the value from hiring Capco consultants. High and low performers have many opportunities to join larger consulting firms and attrition of top talent due to compensation discrepancies will negatively impact the long term health of Capco and will be noticeable in their long term accounts.

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Capco Response
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Thanks for your review and we are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the many benefits and opportunities on offer at Capco. Regarding your comments on compensation, there are many reviews on this forum that talk about Capco's market-leading compensation and benefits. As a firm, we regularly undertake a benchmarking exercise to ensure that we are rewarding our employees competitively in the market, compared with our competitors, this includes the Big 4. The firm continues to run a robust performance management process, with 6-monthly review cycles to ensure that employees are recognized and rewarded for their contribution, have the opportunity to progress quickly in the firm, and receive regular developmental feedback. If you have specific concerns or suggestions regarding this then please speak with Mary Keller or your HR Business Partner. Thanks for your continued contribution to the firm!

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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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