APCO Worldwide Reviews
Updated Nov 20, 2019
"Flexible in holiday-taking, professional in doing business, friendly working environment" (in 19 reviews)
"The top-heavy nature of the firm made it a great place to learn from my superiors" (in 12 reviews)
"sometimes long hours and hard life-work balance" (in 16 reviews)
"Very demanding clients meant that work-life balance was a challenge" (in 13 reviews)
"Great place to work for some"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at APCO Worldwide full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great exposure to different topics
Cons
Workload and work life balance.
APCO Worldwide2019-03-19"APCO"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at APCO Worldwide full-time
Pros
Good place to gain experience
Cons
Work culture can be an issue
APCO Worldwide2019-08-06"Amazing"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at APCO Worldwide full-time
Pros
Nothing much to comment on
Cons
Great place to work in both Advocacy and Communications field
APCO Worldwide2018-09-11"Good Workplace for Civil Engineering projects"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at APCO Worldwide full-time
Pros
* Supporting Environment * Lots of work to Learn.
Cons
* Lower growth rate. * No compensation and benefits.
APCO Worldwide2018-09-20"Consultant"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at APCO Worldwide full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great work life Balance in the company
Cons
Not much negative. Need to be more aggressive in pitching for new clients
APCO Worldwide2018-07-18- Helpful (10)
"Great place to work for apple polishers and faffers"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at APCO Worldwide full-time for more than a year
Pros
APCO is a global company so there is potential for access and exposure to working with global clients and colleagues.
Cons
Extreme politics in the India office right from the level of MD and senior staff. Apple polishers are openly appreciated and rewarded - not talent. It takes very thick skin to survive the dog eat dog environment especially since it is a small office with hardly about 15 client servicing staff. Unfortunately such an unhealthy atmosphere also undermines the advantage that a global company brings with it in terms of... exposure to better assignments - bosses faff to the client, the favourites are made the 'faces' on these projects, while an unfortunate few slog behind the scenes to keep the clients happy. Increments and bonuses are also heavier for the favourites. The unlucky ones receive the left overs. APCO India has also witnessed a very high annual attrition rate under current MD since last five years. Again not a good sign for an organization.
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Please understand that such a poisonous atmosphere should not be allowed to thrive. It is not sustainable in the long run for the reputation of the company in India.
APCO Worldwide2015-06-19 "Dynamic work environment for policy, public affairs and government relations work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at APCO Worldwide full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good exposure as you would have to apply yourself differently under dynamic circumstances and situations.
Cons
You have to ask for the kind of work you would love to do while at APCO.
Advice to Management
Be more connected with colleagues at the bottom of the pyramid to understand their motivation level and ways to improve it by addressing every possible aspets including financial aspects as well.
APCO Worldwide2014-03-27"(Too) fast paced"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at APCO Worldwide full-time for more than a year
Pros
Lots of opportunities to learn about new industries, never boring
Cons
Consultants are stretched too thin in the name of maximizing utilization rates
APCO Worldwide2019-11-18- Helpful (1)
"50000"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at APCO Worldwide full-time
Pros
good for learning curve and personal development
Cons
bad compensation and politics lack of specialization
APCO Worldwide2019-11-05 - Helpful (1)
"A very nice place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at APCO Worldwide full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Smart and courteous colleagues make APCO a wonderful place to work. APCO is simply easy to deal with and that makes all the difference in the world. Hours are relatively light and compensation is excellent.
Cons
There is not enough room for advancement and not as many chances to learn news skills as ai would have liked. Getting promoted takes a long time.
Advice to Management
More training.
APCO Worldwide2019-11-05