Exactly the Sum of its (Broken) Parts - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

2.0
Apr 18, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Close knit community of junior level employees - Standard work-life balance - Many opportunities to contribute to company extracurriculars - Newly renovated office

Cons

- Thinly veiled favoritism that decides the kind of work and projects you are staffed on (opportunities are rarely advertised company wide) - Encouraged company wide gossiping - At times, extremely unprofessional senior management - Mismanaged HR department that is unequipped to handle the growth of the company and does NOT treat each employee in isolation of their peers - Many ill-conceived projects that are almost a slap in the face to employees with great experience and skills - Very little guidance in career development and growth as an individual - Dysfunctional feedback processes for performance reviews

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Capco Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to read your positive comments, however we would like the opportunity to discuss your wider feedback and experiences with you in more detail. If you are open to a confidential discussion, please reach out to our Global HR Lead, David Heffernan.

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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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