Capco reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,439 total reviews)
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Anne-Marie Rowland

81% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Capco has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,439 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Capco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
Dec 7, 2017

Don’t be fooled by the fake positive reviews

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Benefits are good (comp could be better) - Some of the people are great (others not so much) -

Cons

- Unfair and not transparent review process. The hidden secret is that the reviews don’t really follow the rubric laid out and is only based on what your coach or people above them perceive of you...basically a lot of favorites get played. There have been conversations had about attendance at after-work events in a performance review meeting...absolutely nothing to do with performance on he job - Inability to go to HR because some of the leaders in management that you want to complain about are really close to members of HR, and the word will get back to them with your name attached. Needless to say, that type of thing will be held against you - Management and many senior officials are out of touch with the people they are responsible for. They hold meetings about how everything is great and how they can’t understand where some of the negativity comes from on Glassdoor. Many of those senior employees have been directed to post positive reviews pretending to be lower level employees

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Capco Response
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Thanks for the feedback. We are pleased with the recognition for our market-leading benefits package, and the talented people we employ at Capco. However, we are generally disappointed to read your comments. We have a robust and fair performance management process in place, which we have enhanced over the past year based on employee feedback. Multiple people have input into an individual's assessment including coaches, HR and project managers. We run 6-monthly review cycles, and hold roundtables where key stakeholders from across the business assess the performance and development needs of each employee. In these sessions, relative performance is bench-marked against peers to ensure a fair review, and the output is subject to independent validation. We have recently invited employees to share additional feedback on the process, and to make further suggestions for improvement. Whilst any performance management process involves a degree of subjectivity, we genuinely seek to subject this to collective scrutiny, and eradicate any unfair practice or bias. I am pleased to say that in the last 12 months we have had no employee appeals against ratings. Your feedback suggests a personal element to the feedback and, if so, we would be very pleased to discuss the issues and investigate where necessary. The overall comments about Capco and Glassdoor are unfair. The significant improvement in our standing over the last 12 months is the direct result of many employee reviews on this forum that talk about the opportunities available at Capco as we grow the firm, and the ability to progress quickly. As a firm, we recognize that Glassdoor is an important channel for prospective candidates to learn more about Capco. To give greater insight into the firm and our values, we do encourage employees at all levels to share their stories and feedback on Glassdoor. We can reassure you that all employees and prospective employees are encouraged to post whatever they choose.
1.0
Oct 26, 2017

Culture of fear and harassment.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

A full time salary which is competitive against the market.

Cons

If you like working in a dictatorship environment, surrounded by the most incompetent HR leadership in the industry then this is the place for you. There is a culture of fear and harassment, bullying, and avoidance of dealing with significant cultural issues. Good people leave, bad people get promoted if they are friends with the right 'leaders'. New joiners get encouraged to write favorable reviews on glassdoor as a cover up, vs encouraged to be part of a much needed culture change.

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Capco Response
8y
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you have been disappointed about your experience at Capco. Capco has stringent policies in place in relation to bullying, and we take these matters very seriously. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated, and our employees have a network of support channels available, including managers, coaches, leaders, HR and communities. As a firm, we have partnered with Glassdoor for a number of years, and we encourage all employees (current and former) to share their Capco story on the site. We read all reviews, evaluate the feedback (good and bad) and use this to make continuous improvements, and to make the firm an even better place to work. We would encourage you to reach out to our Global HR Director, Richard Gartside to discuss your feedback in more detail.
5.0
Sep 12, 2017

Fast Growing Boutique

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Pros

Capco is a place that will give back to you what you put into it. If you are a self-motivated, entrepreneurial thinker who loves a challenging day-to-day, Capco is a fantastic place to grow your career. There are client engagements at every major bank in New York, with plenty of additional opportunity. The firm has a very young feel to it - lots of energy, creativity and committment.

Cons

Capco is light on infrastructure, intentionally lean. You may find yourself doing some things that are normally done for you at other firms. Put differently, it is a roll-up-your sleeves culture, for better or worse.

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Capco Response
8y
Thank you for your review. It's fantastic to hear how enthusiastic you are about the firm after your 3+ years at Capco. Your passion for Capco comes across clearly in your review and demonstrates how our leaders, like you, live and promote our entrepreneurial, creative and high energy culture. As you say, Capco is a special place to work for all of us and a fantastic place to grow your career! Thanks for your continued contribution to the Capco team.
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