Pros

If you are billable to a client, you have job security
Some managers treat direct reports with respect
On paper it all looks good
High consultant utilization rate
Well respected company brand in niche markets

Cons

Poor financial decisions leading to greater job instability and low stock value
Consulting services funds Behavioral Analytics start up venture that will eventually be sold off while consulting dies a slow death
Executives are required to invest % of salary into company shares and will benefit by company sale. At the same time, company has reduced benefits and salaries for employees to prop up the balance sheet
College grads from with zero real work experience are hired into Behavioral Analytics at high salaries and perform as academics when high quality repeatable end results need to be delivered
Several rounds of layoffs that affect consulting mostly, where the billable revenue comes from
Promotions are political and not based on performance
Poor benefits compared to competitors - No 401k funding from company
Salary increases are given in shares of company stock

Advice to Senior Management

Sell to Cisco