Pros
The work is interesting and meaningful, the clients and projects still have strong potential. Most colleagues are talented, collaborative, and dedicated. The best of the best are truly exceptional.
Cons
Many partners and execs have left recently. Decisions are being consolidated in a group of SYP "lifer"-leaders that have little experience outside the company. HR and people functions are being revamped to try to "fix" things, but are making it worse . CEO is totally checked out and detached from the day-to-day. Programs and initiatives are introduced, then changed or replaced the following year. These frequent changes create confusion and cause confusion about how to progress or plan. Leadership isn't diverse and highly sensitive to any claims of discrimination or inequality. This leads to very strong responses to issues raised by a small group of employees. As a result, others feel their views are not equally considered and treatment is inconsistent. Many employees are cautious in what they say because accusations escalate quickly. Bonuses are harder to earn because the company misses performance targets. Compensation has seen little to no increases for several years despite rising costs of living. Benefits have been reduced as part of cost-saving measures from ownership. All of this has led to loss of strong talent. The environment is more challenging and less predictable than before.