Overflow of favouritism - Senior Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
Apr 11, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Banking knowledge shared in internal forums Office location Growth for company - number of employees increased considerably Projects has increased a little (* quality of work is not up to the mark)

Cons

Inefficient managers running workplace like a school Managers favorites people are given charge, too bossy, out of balance individuals Managers and their favorites dismiss ideas other than their own Project quality, work quality is not good, career growth is compromised Employees with good potential are neglected, managers pet are in charge everywhere HR/Admin are only interested in their activities and interests

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoy the office location and especially the opportunity to share knowledge with your fellow Banking colleagues. Capco’s sole focus on the financial services sector means that employees are able to develop their skills and knowledge alongside experts in the field. We are very concerned about your comments regarding favoritism and management. Capco has a robust performance management process, which has been further enhanced this year through our People Performance pilot designed using employee feedback. Through this process we always strive to ensure that employees are fairly recognized and rewarded for their contribution to the firm. In addition, our goal is always to provide support to employees through our managers, HR and leadership team. With regards to your specific concerns, we would encourage you to reach out to your HR Business Partner to discuss these.

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Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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