Good company to work for, but changed over the years. - Managing Principal Capco Employee Review

3.0
Nov 22, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Capco is a very dynamic company with lots of opportunities to advance. The work atmosphere is very informal. There are many great people to work with. The work is challenging and rewarding.

Cons

After its very charismatic founder left, the company culture changed somewhat. What used to be a real meritocracy became at times driven by egos and personal interests of people in leadership. This was a result of an influx of senior leaders, who did not come through the consulting ranks, but rather from industry. In addition, the company went through various acquisitions in a very short time, which had an impact on the company culture.

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Capco Response
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Thanks for your feedback. We understand that change can be difficult to embrace. As the firm has grown, Capco's culture continues to be a high priority for the leadership team, and everyone in the firm. Capco has always had and continues to have, a unique, BeYourselfAtWork culture that is one of our key differentiators. Time and again people tell us that our culture is the single most important factor in their decision to build a career at Capco. To your point on meritocracy, it is difficult to respond fully based on your brief statements alone, however, Capco operates as a meritocracy with a robust performance management process. The process is designed to encourage a fair and unbiased assessment of performance and we would encourage any employee who has concerns in this regard to speak with a member of their local HR team or to reach out to our Global HR Lead.

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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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