Pros
I've been at CapTech for a few years, and it seems like it's continuing to get better and better with age! Is it a perfect company? No, but I've never known a perfect company and it's among the best companies I've worked for. I've worked for several companies that are nationally recognized as some of the best employers in the country, and CapTech is up there!
I've seen a lot of growth in size and also in maturity in the Charlotte office since I started. CapTech seems to empower people to make an impact, lead initiatives that interest them, and grow new programs from the ground-up. I like that I can ask to start a program that interests me, and without hesitation I'm encouraged and supported to do it!
In the last two years or so, there's been a bigger focus on transparency... it's a buzzword you hear a lot. I think it may have been a problem in the past, but since I've been here, it seems like the leadership team, HR, and account teams are pretty open. There are a few clusters from time to time, and I still have some questions about how to get promoted, but it seems like the people around me are doing their best and rooting for me to advance. I guess I'll have a stronger opinion on promotions in the next year or so.
I like the Charlotte Office culture and the CapTech culture, as a whole. It's inclusive and it's a lot of fun! CapTech just has a lot of good people who want to do cool work and have a lot of fun while they do it. There's always something social happening, and there's always a training being offered! I've never worked for a company that offered so much training support!
Especially now, during the COVID-19 crisis, I'm thankful for strong and empathetic leaders. We had a tough call today with the whole company, but I hung up the phone feeling like our co-CEOs really cared for our people and our company's future -- not just the bottom line. I reached out to an Office Leader and HR for some additional information, and I received the same attention and thoughtfulness... It just feels like CapTech is a cut above not just the other consulting firms out there but other companies out there in any industry and I'm grateful to be here.
Cons
The local leadership team in Charlotte is evolving, and sometimes it's hard to figure out who is a "leader" with decision-making power. I've also found it difficult to understand the Richmond (HQ) culture or structure at times, since I work in Charlotte. There are certainly advantages to work in an office outside of Richmond, but there seem to be some significant disadvantages in terms of advancement opportunities as well. It seems a little too Richmond-centric at times, even though it's the HQ. Some people here complain a lot about the promotion process being unclear - I haven't thought that, but I may have stronger opinions on that in the future as I approach a promotion cycle.
