[US] Great work, Embarrassing HR culture - Anonymous employee Simon-Kucher Employee Review

2.0
6 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The consultants who deliver the company’s services are highly intelligent, capable, and genuinely great to work with. The day-to-day collaboration within consulting teams is a strong positive.

Cons

HR-related issues significantly impact the employee experience. - There is no clear, structured employee handbook; updates have reportedly been “in progress” for over a year. - The US office is not international-employee friendly. Several colleagues experienced passive-aggressive responses from the head of HR when attempting to transition to another office due to visa-related constraints. - Unprofessional communication has been sent to employees who submitted resignations (e.g., “We would have made a different decision about your employment had we known your intentions to leave”). - Encourages more use of telehealth for medical insurance, which appears to prioritize cost savings over employee choice and access to care.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
11 May 2026
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Pros

Great place to work. Supportive team and partners. Brought in for the trickiest pricing or market access challenges. Well respected by life sciences clients.

Cons

Great at onboarding junior hires. Still trying to figure out how to best integrate mid-level hires.

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