Think twice - no employment rights - Associate K2 Integrity Employee Review

5.0
Oct 18, 2024
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Pros

Some very nice and talented colleagues Some of the perks are really nice, including private healthcare and hybrid working.

Cons

Non existent HR and therefore no employment rights. They love to create various initiatives to show they care about employees using buzz words (mental health etc) but in reality you get little help. Very strong favouritism, which is way too obvious. Basically if you want to work on a cool project or get promoted, you have to be liked by a number of senior directors and MD's. Otherwise you are just stuck working on something boring and repetitive. A lot of good people were made redundant very suddenly so there's no such thing as job security or loyalty. While it might be great opportunity for an entry level, I wouldn't recommend staying there long or if you are an experienced hire.

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5.0
Nov 12, 2025
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Pros

Good Pay and Work life balance

Cons

If you are a contract employee no full time gurantee

2.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you’re fortunate enough to join a decent team at the firm, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some interesting clients. Collaborating with former senior government officials can also be valuable, especially if you’re looking to better understand policy goals and how they are shaped. That said, many of the former government officials at K2 have been out of public service for so long that their understanding of the current government policies have diminished.

Cons

3 CEOs in 3 years! The firm’s leadership has struggled to articulate a clear and consistent direction, resulting in frequent shifts in priorities. Expectations for practitioners are often unclear, yet they are criticized for not meeting loosely defined objectives, which can create significant stress. In addition, the pressure to manage client demands and meet billable hour targets can be overwhelming. K2 is not always conducive to long-term career development, as internal advancement opportunities are limited. Senior roles are often filled through external hires, many of whom lack private sector experience. This can be frustrating for practitioners who are directly responsible for delivering client work. Furthermore, the current leadership’s ongoing discussions about workforce reductions have contributed to an atmosphere of uncertainty and unease across the firm.

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