Doing such important work, but hypocrites in how they treat their people - Team Lead Boston Consulting Group Employee Review

2.0
Jul 11, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Working with clients on incredibly important issues, especially DEI and sustainability. Senior leadership is very clear about where they stand and is willing to change the business model of all BCG to reflect our values.

Cons

Outside of the consulting track, they use compensation as a negative reinforcement mechanism rather than to reward and recognize. Consultants are seen as high-potential and critical, and are taken care of. Non-consultants in enabling areas, despite our own huge contributions to the client cases and the bottom line, are treated like they are lucky to work at BCG and should be happy to receive the bare minimum for their work. The company champions mobility but allows toxic managers to prevent people from moving into the roles that are best for them.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Education on AI Fluency and access to the latest LLM models. My immediate team who energizes me.

Cons

BCG isn't what it used to be. Former CEO Rich Lesser cared about Innovation about deep IP and expertise, truly about unlocking the human potential that powers us. Current CEO and leadership trickles down commercialization message, everything is about metrics, what's the business impact, how many cases did this work touch, what is the trend. Often times appearing shortsighted. Lots of politics, lots of words, limited action from PA leadership, largely because they are unable to make a decision, going back and forth on priorities; Every MDP wanting to own something, with too many chefs in the kitchen, and not enough true clarity. Incentive metrics are broken, and asked to do more, An innovation unit is not recognized.

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