Thank you, next - Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
1 May 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good clients, particularly recently with some new more innovative additions to their books

Cons

- Promotions are based on who you’re mates with rather than actual competency - Meaning there’s loads of reallllyyyy rubbish managers, particularly at SC level but shockingly even higher up too - accounts are run in silos meaning performance on one account doesn’t mean anything on the other in terms of the responsibilities/prospects you’ll have - Additionally, they’ve kicked off networks to support mental health and write inspirational emails every now and then but whenever anyone goes off sick they are looked down upon and there’s a stigma around it. Three people have quit with stress on projects I’ve been on in the last year. - There is no specialisation, so if you want to work in a specific field you cannot specialise - No accredited training

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Capco Response
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We are pleased to read your comments on our clients, however we are concerned by many of your other comments and would appreciate the opportunity to have a discussion with you. There are a number of points raised in your review which we would be happy to talk through with you, including the support we provide to employees from a duty of care point of view and also for career development. For instance, we’d be happy to give you more insight into the independent review process and promotion committees that we hold to ensure that promotions are based on merit. We can also discuss the actions we’re taking around mental health, such as our new network of Mental Health First Aiders, a training programme dedicated to mental health topics and partnerships with external providers – all of which will help remove any stigma and promote positive mental wellbeing. If you are open to having a confidential conversation, please reach out to Neil Hunsworth, UK HR Lead or David Heffernan, Global HR Lead.

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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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