promotion based on who likes you - Senior Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
Jul 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

pay more than other companies (mostly due to poor rep) get exposure to more projects than big4 (mostly because leadership dont want to)

Cons

in SG hire foreigners into leadership roles all offices promote favourites VS most competent no clear operating model, regularly use unethical practices to stop you getting support (the COO has misled multiple people)

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Capco Response
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We are disappointed to read your perspective of Capco. Our leadership team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts who have a long tenure at Capco and have worked across a number of our different regions. All our leaders have deep industry experience and strong knowledge of Capco and the local market in which they operate. We hold two promotion cycles per year and have a clear promotion process in place alongside clear promotion guidelines. Promotions take into account a number of different factors based on level, including feedback from multiple stakeholders to remove the opportunity for bias and to ensure a fair assessment. If you would like more information on the promotion process, please speak with your HR Business Partner. We have strict policies in place, including our Code of Conduct, to ensure that people have a clear understanding of expectations around behavior, practices, and conduct. We also have defined channels for reporting any concerns, including our independent reporting helpline, Speak Up. All employees complete mandatory training on our Code of Conduct, and we do not tolerate any behavior which does not align with the standards set out in this. If you would like to discuss your concerns, you are encouraged to speak with a member of the leadership team or your HR Business Partner.

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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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