Freedom to be the Best Consultant, I Can Be! - Consultant Slalom Employee Review

4.0
May 17, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of autonomy, very hands off, trusting organization. Leadership is always open to ideas to improve the business or experience at Slalom. Great place to shine, and easy to get to know your whole office. Very smart consultants who want to work hard, please clients, and enjoy themselves all the while. Company seems to evolve into something greater every year.

Cons

Sometimes feels that leadership has covert operations going on all of the time, but you have faith and trust in that they are working for the benefit of you and the company. Sometimes a little too hands off, and when someone does approach you about something meaningful, it seems like a distraction. Paid practice leads are needed in each office. Folks sometimes are allowed to work in ways that are profitable to Slalom but not profitable to the consultant who is doing above and beyond what is required of them. You only get a day of vacation after billing slightly over a month's time, so you have to consider taking non paid time off days if you want to save your PTO for a nice vacation. Only getting paid half your salary if you are unstaffed stinks, so I try all I can to remain staffed. It seems almost impossible to refer someone and have them be hired. I think your referral must walk on water as well as the moon to be hired by Slalom.

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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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