Not a horrible place if you like Staffing work - Consultant Slalom Employee Review

2.0
Aug 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Culture was a focus, after hours meet ups, loose open office space. They really tried hard in Chicago to look the part of a big player in Management consulting,

Cons

Mostly staffing work. Not much actual consulting. Benefits package was weak, seems like they keep saying it will be addressed, but I am still seeing the complaints. The Firm seems to want to be a "cool" place to work with mandatory quarterly dinners and what not. How that equates to a good work life balance is beyond me. Lots of after work drinking parties. It seems like they want to be like the consultants on the show "House of Lies" but are forcing the issue

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 Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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