Pros
Great opportunity to learn the CPG business. Work with major manufacturers and retailers. Gain experience with syndicated data. High variety of work. Not always in job description, but every week is different. Young workplace with fresh ideas. Many eager faces. HR is very friendly and quick to help in navigating resources. Trainings (when available) are inspiring and useful. Recently made technology a high priority. Regular promotions for top performers. At lower levels, performers can expect promotions nearly every two years.
Cons
Widely known that pay is lower than at other companies and the client. Flexibility perks are not made available consistently across management. New rotational programs and mid career incentives are not permeating management at local levels. Lateral movements seem to hurt promotion potential. Bonus system hurts your bonus eligibility overtime if you are not always in very top rankings. 10 to 15 year goal to offshore all analyst and operations roles to India is explicit. Lower levels are training and mentoring their replacements. Managers are often assigned employees with no formal management training. Smaller offices are neglected in funding facilities, training and building culture. Core services are stale. Nearly all improvements are at high cost to the client and hard on client relationship.