Pros
Shortly after starting I met Paul Schurr, General Manager of the Atlanta Office. He reminded me of Slalom's mission: "To help you reach for and realize your vision." He emphasized that this is not just for clients; it's also for employees. He said (as verbatim as I can recall): "My goal is to ensure that when you leave Slalom--whether that time comes in one year or ten years--you'll be better equipped, skilled, connected, and empowered than when you arrived, so that you when you do go on to the next thing you'll be in a better position to do it, and do well, than if you had worked anywhere else." Talk about investing in your people. In my year at Slalom, I witnessed leaders in all stages of their careers deliver exceptionally for their clients while facilitating the growth of everyone around them. Even the executive team was available for one-on-one conversations. As an analyst (entry level) this blew me away. Slalom goes above and beyond to support your growth as both a professional and an individual. I was especially impressed by their employee resource groups, their commitment to giving back locally, their quick and transparent adaption to Covid, and their response to the Black Lives Matter movement. They don't just talk, they take real action. Slalom demonstrated, in real time, the ideals within talent acquisition, engagement, and culture that drew me to this field. They fully embody their #loveyourfuture motto.
Cons
Slalom has a startup feel, there's a lot of autonomy (this is a pro). They've grown explosively (also a pro). Currently, they're in the midst of adapting their structures to better support the scale they've reached and the scale they aspire to (forward thinking leadership, another pro). This means that a lot of their "how we do things" is evolving. If you want to stand firmly in either a startup vibe or a multinational corporate vibe, Slalom is not the place for you. If you find change exciting and want to play a part, you'll love it.
