don't fall for the glassdoor reviews - Practice Area Lead Slalom Employee Review

1.0
Mar 28, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is really nothing i can think of honestly...they have a few too many social events i guess? (mainly for HR and other office staff....consultants are too busy for such social events)

Cons

when something is too good to be true WATCH OUT! There is always a catch. Here is the catch with Slalom. >Potential employee falls for the glassdoor reviews and constant bombardment of slalom BS on linkedin and constant HR follow ups on linkedin. >Potential employee(who has never ever heard of slalom) does his "research" on internet which is bombarded by HR with all the "awesomeness" of slalom. >Potential employee takes leap of faith of those glorious internet reviews and joins slalom. >Welcome to slalom new sheep! Baaaaaaaaaa now you find projects and start working >New sheep soon realizes the "slalom way of doing things, slalom culture" is all just a eye wash and there is nothing inside. >At this point you have 2 choices 1) realize your mistake and run for exit (smart choice) 2) Pretend to drink the slalom koolaid and keep on chanting the slalom mantra and pretend to part of the slalom culture. >The companies sucks blood out of new employees until they run for exits, and the cycle repeats!

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 11, 2026
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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 Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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