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Epiphany Research Based Consultancy

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Good atmosphere and opportunity for growth - Senior Consultant Epiphany Research Based Consultancy Employee Review

5.0
Oct 31, 2022
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Pros

- Good company culture: people respect each other, fun work vibes - Beautiful office with a view over Amsterdam (sunsets if you are lucky) - Very service oriented towards clients, we truly try to create value for our customers which makes me proud of my work. Strong focus on insights, story and strategy, not so much at data and numbers - In the first 6 months I worked here I learned more than in 2 years in my previous job: it can feel a bit like 'being thrown in the deep' but the learning curve is steep. - International company, interesting colleages, young team - Often drinks on Friday, every now and then trips, parties or lunch boat breaks - Warm amazing lunch (shout out to our lunch chef Tato!) - Generally quite flexible with working hours: everybody works hard but they don't stand at the door with a timer

Cons

- When I started a year ago Epiphany was in that awkward 'scale-up' fase - where the company was growing but wanted to stay non-hierarchical. As a result it was unstructured and there wasn't always time for onboarding or getting help as a new employee. This all has greatly improved lately. We now all have a team lead, biweekly catch up's, smart goals, etc. - We can only work from home one day a week. Personally I think this is a plus because we work together a lot and that is just a lot more efficiënt when you are all in the same room + it is good for the atmosphere. I can imagine though that if you live far away you see this as a minus

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1.0
Feb 11, 2025
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Pros

The company is mostly sustained by talented young international professionals.

Cons

For those considering a role at Epiphany RBC, proceed with caution. While the company presents itself as a dynamic international consultancy, in reality, it operates as a small organisation with a rigid, centralised leadership structure that leaves no room for alternative perspectives. It is entirely controlled by its founder, who dictates every aspect of operations, including HR processes. Hiring, promotions, and terminations are based on personal discretion rather than standardised evaluation criteria. The work culture is toxic and unpredictable, with employees facing shifting expectations and last-minute demands. Despite promoting itself as a fast-paced environment, inefficiencies stem from poor internal organisation and reactive leadership. Management deliberately fosters a culture of internal competition, creating a hostile and distrustful workplace. Career progression depends on personal alignment with leadership rather than merit or professional contributions. Promises of development are hollow—there are no structured growth opportunities, and independent thinking is actively discouraged. Responsibilities change abruptly, with no transparency about long-term career prospects. High turnover is a constant issue. A significant portion of the workforce consists of former interns who remain simply because of the ongoing cycle of departures. Employee retention is not a priority, and well-being is disregarded. Although the company publicly champions diversity, its internal culture tells a different story. Leadership frequently makes culturally insensitive remarks, and feedback is neither welcomed nor acted upon. The management style is outdated and authoritarian, reinforcing a culture of toxicity and dysfunction.

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2.0
Mar 3, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Supportive and friendly colleagues International and social work environment A good place to gain experience if you're early in your career

Cons

The CEO fosters a toxic, micromanaged environment where everyone is dispensable Frequent sexist and racist remarks by CEO dismissed as “humor” when concerns are raised No real career development unless you conform to leadership’s expectations Financial mismanagement—no salary raises for two years A dictatorship-style leadership that stifles innovation and employee growth

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