RUN!! This is a sinking ship and everyone knows it. - Consultant Guidehouse Employee Review

1.0
Jun 17, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting work sometimes, interesting people get hired (then promptly leave…)

Cons

Don’t pay market rate for jobs (especially in ES&I), it feels far more like a nonprofit. Seems like leadership is trying to get rid of people to shut down certain segments of their business, particularly ESI. Cost of living adjustments not allowed so people in big cities live closer to the poverty line than the low income bracket and the leadership know but just don’t care. Leadership is also economically irrational because the way they get rid of staff ends up costing the firm a lot more than keeping talent. Promotion system too long for the industry and the best talent is denied promotion. This place has a one way door — nobody’s coming in, only getting out. This place just can’t compete, and it needs to face the music.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

fantastic company to work for

Cons

educational opportunities were hard to find and fund

2.0
Jun 13, 2026
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Pros

I work directly with excellent people. My immediate colleagues are collaborative, capable, and committed to doing high-quality work for clients.

Cons

The biggest challenges tend to come from the corporate side of the organization. Corporate processes and communication can sometimes feel disconnected from the needs of project teams, which creates unnecessary friction. In addition, benefits that were once stronger, including 401(k) matching and medical coverage, have been significantly reduced. A recent example is the increased emphasis on “utilization rates” in merit increases. While utilization is understandable in a consulting environment, tying it too heavily to merit can effectively penalize employees for using earned vacation time and can make PTO feel less like a real benefit.

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