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      Over-managed, Underlead - Principal Consultant Mercer Employee Review

      2.0
      Jan 2, 2012
      Principal consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent co-workers. Good work tools. Good benefits package (but being whittled away. Good flexibility. Excellent training for junior people. A good place to start a career in HR management.

      Cons

      Leadership is unpredictable and very inwardly focused. Local management has little authority -- they are told what to do and do it whether they support the action or not. Employee programs are mostly window-dressing --- the real culture is to squeeze as much work out of employees as possible. Mercer employees are shoemaker's children. HR practices are opprossive and The HR Function is a joke.

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      5.0
      May 31, 2026
      Career consultant intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      People are friendly and helpful

      Cons

      Not a lot of career growth opportunities

      1.0
      May 4, 2026
      Principal
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      paid well, honored sick leave and FMLA, reasonable benefits,

      Cons

      They don't actually pay bonuses, or at least not to new hires who fall through the cracks of team and project assignments - and they'll claim it's that person's fault with no way to change what's happening around them. Management supports discriminatory and bullying behavior regarding who gets billable work, who attends meetings and on-sites, etc. Mostly, men go and only younger or non-technical women. They had men present women's work as their own. If you protest too much, you're on the radar for life and anything you say can be misconstrued. You'll be told to not criticize or disparage coworkers, even though they all criticize you constantly.

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      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take these concerns seriously and understand the importance of effective leadership. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our colleagues with the support they need. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR partner to discuss your specific concerns further.
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