Messy and unprofessional - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

2.0
Apr 27, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You may have the ability to build connections/friendships with other employees & clients if you’re outgoing and produce solid work.

Cons

No overarching review process that is fair across the board. Underpay great resources and overpay/promote those who give up the little personal life they have to “contribute” internally or have inappropriate relationships/favoritism internally. Never saw the work/life balance they claim to promote. First firm I’ve ever worked with in years that doesn’t give guaranteed bonus and has no issue with underpaying people who do equivalent or better work (women, people of color). The HR department is one of the most dysfunctional/inappropriate I’ve seen in years apart from a few select individuals. I personally helped an intern speak with a third party and eventually decided not to file sexual harassment charges during the summer against a fellow Capco employee. The fact that their biggest concern was HR lack of confidentiality/propriety was extremely saddening and not shocking.

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Capco Response
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At Capco, there is a robust process in place to assess performance. Over this past year, we have piloted successfully a new feedback tool and program, which enables real-time feedback from Project Managers and others to be entered via an app/portal. Feedback is then reviewed by a number of independent reviewers at ‘round tables’, to ensure fairness and objectivity in assessments and ratings. In addition to performance in role, our new approach also provides for recognition for broader contribution to the firm such as recruitment, diversity and Corporate Responsibility. Feedback from staff for a more ‘holistic and transparent approach to performance has been favorable. Bonuses are not guaranteed but based upon performance. Capco has consistently paid at or above market in both base pay and bonuses. We monitor our pay practices for fairness, especially in relation to gender and ethnicity. We take eradicating any pay gap very seriously. Our HR team is comprised of committed professionals who care deeply about the wellbeing of all of those at Capco. They ensure that any complaints that may be brought to our attention are investigated fully and fairly, and that appropriate action is taken in response to any issues. Sometimes complete confidentiality may not be possible given the nature of a complaint and the need to investigate fairly, but we can give an absolute reassurance that we act properly, with sensitivity and with the utmost discretion.

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Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting. Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason). Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out. Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them. Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with. Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.

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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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