Company has been in 'Protect Mode' for 18 months and can't find it's way out of it - Director Slalom Employee Review

1.0
Apr 11, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In my 2 years with the company, I found next to no pros. Company is stuck in the 80's and has no idea of how to adapt to modern business. Why would you want a company that can't get itself out of trouble advising another company?

Cons

To pay for the severance packages last year, when the company laid off 7% of the workforce (way too late, in most people's opinions), the HSA contribution was dropped, the cost of insurance went way up, and the monthly wifi/mobile stipend was cut. I will make $4k less this year than last and my 1% increase left me in the red, year over year, but the great news is that I was given a bunch more responsibility and team members, 6 generous holidays each year High utilization percentages for almost every company role - makes it impossible to take time off and means 60+ hours per week Because of 'protect mode', no or very low (think 1%) annual increases, next to no promotions, impacted bonuses - not the place to come to make money. Global and local teams have hostilities and this is allowed to happen with no recourse. Very little is invested in marketing, especially for new technologies, but don't worry - there is cash spent on Earth Day campaigns, the important stuff.

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5.0
May 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong local client base, collaborative team culture, good learning opportunities, and career growth.

Cons

Need to adjust quickly to different clients, tools, and expectations.

2.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

•There is an impressive budget, especially for high-level events, ancillary experiences, client giveaways, and premium swag. Management does not hesitate to fund top-notch brand experiences when needed. •The company offers a highly competitive benefits and perks package that remains a strong selling point.

Cons

•The "fiercely human" core value does not match daily operations. Collaboration is routinely replaced by a self-service model of training videos and help articles. •These recurring shifts are designed to manufacture the appearance of fiscal stability for the benefit of external stakeholders and clients, while leaving core operational deficits unaddressed. •Organizational maturity is low. Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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