Slalom reviews

3.5

53% would recommend to a friend

(3,513 total reviews)
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Brad Jackson

47% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Slalom has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,513 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Slalom employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Feb 26, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

In the beginning it is the perfect employer.

Cons

The projected environment when you first arrive either as an employee or a client is perfect. They promise they are different on how they treat employees and how clients are brought in and serviced, this is consistently communicated to gain employees and clients with a trusted message. After a short period employees realize that they are only valuable if they can be placed at a very low rate, and even though they promise they do not layoff employees, they do just that at every level if you won't be relegated to role that is beneath you that suits their low cost model. For clients, they get in the door with being different, but in fact they want to provide the lowest rate and once you are in the door their goal is then to bring as many people as possible to the engagement. They consistently change employees experience when presenting to a client, and this has horrible end results for the success of each project. The model is based on a few people on top, promising a great environment through company sessions, but in fact they are behind the scenes running a current day sweat shop where everyone is fooled. The very best people they have to offer consistently leave on their own when they realize this environment, and also understand that if you aren't in the inner circle, you wont work or be around long.

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Slalom Response
7y
I’m sorry to hear this and wish you could have experienced Slalom differently. Being fairly new to Houston, I can’t speak for how it was a few years ago. In a growing organization there are always growing pains, however we strive to deliver on what we promise to our people and to our clients. Most of the time we achieve that. Some times we don’t. In those cases, I encourage employees bring those concerns up to their manager and/or me as my door is always open. We want to be responsive and able to course correct quickly. I would love the opportunity to talk more in depth. Feel free to contact me 425.985.4959 or brianj@slalom.com. Brian Jacobsen, General Manager
1.0
Nov 26, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Local model; every office is autonomous - You get to work with a talented pool of consultants (largely ex-Big 4) - Slalom has a good client base, especially in the SF Bay Area

Cons

- Salaries are not competitive. Yearly bonuses and appraisals are below par - Benefits are not at par with industry and comparable consulting firms - The internal promotion process is very flawed and ambiguous - The leadership team (account and people managers) lack people and client management skills and never have your back

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Slalom Response
7y
This is John Tobin and thanks for the feedback. We have heard about the ITP process in general (not just SV) and this is something we hope to address more all up within Slalom in 2019. In terms of equity - this is not isolated to just leaders. We look at people who are driving the business and also consider tenure at Slalom to be a key factor. I admit - often this is people who are in leader roles, but there are many in the company who are not leaders, but have equity. I'd be happy to chat more with you about this or other feedback you have - simply email me at johnt@slalom.com to set up a time to talk. Alternatively, if you’d like to share more feedback anonymously, please consider doing so via this survey: http://slalom.ws/anonsurvey. Cheers
2.0
May 9, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- The 'appearance of culture' make those of us that are out at clients feel good about the culture. We experience this culture during our annual employee retreat which is a really nice perk. - If you like your client that’s good because you’ll be there as long as the client will keep you.

Cons

- I don't trust leadership in Dallas. Especially after hearing rumors of multiple high level executive departures, then confirming those rumors then seeing 5 reviews that give 5 stars all around the same time these departures were happening and being kept secret. Feels like management is padding the Glassdoor reviews while trying to hide the fact that Executive leadership is leaving. - Culture is only felt by those in the office, I relate to the culture and client that I'm stuck at and have no hope to get out of. - There is a small group of people that get the good projects and others are bounced around the remaining accounts.

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Slalom Response
8y
This is John Tobin. There are two leaders from the Dallas office that decided to leave Slalom - this is true. Some of the things I know the Dallas office is striving for is to go after more strategic, project-based work. This team is already rebounding. I encourage you to talk to your leaders about what is happening AND/OR feel free to call me and I'll give you the straight scoop. Simply set up a meeting with me by emailing johnt@slalom.com. Alternatively, if you have more feedback that you'd like to share anonymously please consider doing so here: http://slalom.ws/anonsurvey.
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