Used to be good, but going downhill faster than any company I've ever worked for - Software Developer Slalom Employee Review

1.0
Nov 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They will pay you money in exchange for your time.

Cons

- pays much less than other jobs that require the same skills. - Current employees are worried about ending up on the bench and laid off due to lack of work. there is a policy in place that will separate you after 90 days on the bench. - Current employees are worried sick leave may land them on the bench/laid off when they get back. - Current employees are worried maternity leave may land them on the bench/laid off when they get back. - If you do consulting work, ending up on the bench is out of your control. it's where you go when there are more employees than work, disconnected c-suite sees it as a skill issue. in reality you end up on the bench by finishing a project during slow times. there are a lot of slow times right now. - Company will micromanage you during the 90 day period on the bench to pressure you to quit before they have to separate you. - Big focus on AI with no real plan or capability to deliver. None. - lack of knowledge sharing tools. - Intentionally vague communication around promotion and bonus payout possibilities. as in things are promised to return at some point soon, but never do. - weird cooperate structure that attempts to keep slalom "local", but really means slalom doesn't share resources and employees from one city to another. - most of the work is remote, but the company is pushing RTO really hard. - CEO seems greedy and sneaky. Implemented mass layoffs with a prerecorded video. tried to gain sympathy from remaining employees after layoff. - This was the weirdest professional social environment I've ever worked in. it was gossipy and very unprofessional. They call it cult-URE, but it felt more cult-LIKE. - Slalom name won't help your resume or job search in tech roles. Everyone thinks it's a ski company.

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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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