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      Disappointing - Consultant Slalom Employee Review

      1.0
      1 Nov 2016
      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      A great opportunity to get a tour of local companies from the inside. Slalom is very proud of their frat house culture that promotes after hours camaraderie fueled by lots of alcohol. You are guaranteed to run into a Slalom consultant in hottest late night venues in the city. Consultants get rewarded for arranging happy hours. Skipping social events is frowned upon. There is an annual drink-a-thon weekend, which is a ton of fun to go once.

      Cons

      Project work is mostly staff augmentation. Consultants get harassed if they dare to point out their work is not meaningful or challenging. Any constructive criticism towards the project or company leaders is received negatively. There are no opportunities for advancement or learning. Consultants rarely get stretch roles or opportunities to grow professionally. The management team is cliquey and not transparent in their communication. Odd for a team of people who claim to be organizational effectiveness "experts". Promotions are based on ones ability to become friends with one of the leaders and/or to endure boring assignments without complaints. People who leave or complain are labeled as someone who 'failed to understand consulting.' Work-life balance is hugely dependent on the location of the client. Majority of the clients are in the suburbs and require long commutes.

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      Slalom Response
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      This is John Tobin. I would love to have a conversation with you to understand your experience here at Slalom. Clearly this is not what we are going for and something went really wrong for you - so would love to understand how this happened. Feel free to send me an email at johnt@slalom.com to set up a conversation. If you have more feedback that you'd like to share anonymously please complete this short survey at any time: http://slalom.ws/anonsurvey.

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      5.0
      18 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Strong local client base, collaborative team culture, good learning opportunities, and career growth.

      Cons

      Need to adjust quickly to different clients, tools, and expectations.

      2.0
      11 Jun 2026
      Marketing
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      •There is an impressive budget, especially for high-level events, ancillary experiences, client giveaways, and premium swag. Management does not hesitate to fund top-notch brand experiences when needed. •The company offers a highly competitive benefits and perks package that remains a strong selling point.

      Cons

      •The "fiercely human" core value does not match daily operations. Collaboration is routinely replaced by a self-service model of training videos and help articles. •These recurring shifts are designed to manufacture the appearance of fiscal stability for the benefit of external stakeholders and clients, while leaving core operational deficits unaddressed. •Organizational maturity is low. Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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