Demotivating performance management - Consultant Capco Employee Review

2.0
Sep 23, 2018
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Pros

Lots of community activities and chances to connect with colleagues if that's what you want Hires from many different backgrounds so you get a diverse team

Cons

A lot of people lack core consulting skills and knowledge, those who excel usually leave the company within a short time Community contribution is valued over project work in performance management, leading to people spending more time trying to network and socialize instead of delivering actual work

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Capco Response
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At Capco, we hire talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including banking and consulting. All employees are able to take advantage of our extensive training curriculum which includes core consulting schools at each level as well as coaching and on-the-job learning. We launched a new approach to performance management in 2017, which provides greater transparency around how individuals are assessed both in their day-to-day role and for any additional community activities they may choose to undertake. This approach together with stakeholder feedback and roundtables helps to ensure fairness and clarity in our process. In addition, employee feedback from our recent people survey has led to further career development opportunities in the region including career management and sales training as well as a greater focus on upward feedback.

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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.

Cons

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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