Run for the hills - Principal Consultant Slalom Employee Review

2.0
Aug 13, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary/bonus competitive Good focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Some trustworthy people to truly help and support you in your journey if you're lucky enough to find them and interact with them Remote friendly/supportive

Cons

- Seemingly supportive environment, but depends on your manager/team - Claims work/life balance, but you'll soon learn the real-time fine print ("oh well it depends on your client project") aka, you will work long, difficult hours and weekends. Clients are difficult, but they don't set boundaries. They overpromise in their contracts. It's all about the bottom line and if you don't sign your soul over to devil early on, you're dead in the water later. - Unless you're in a good group with a true leader who truly knows how to lead and support people, you'll be thrown under the bus - Beware of the surfacey people who are only out for themselves. I was thrown under the bus by someone I worked with for only a few days and my manager believed them over me. - Revisionist history and negative embellishing on performance reviews not in your favor. Almost like they want you to fail (see above)

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5.0
May 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Jun 11, 2026
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 Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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