The unyielding search of innovation at the expense of employee well-being. - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

2.0
Nov 20, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

While the income was not the highest, the company did provide several unique bonuses that made the entire compensation package more desirable.

Cons

The CEO's obsession with staying ahead of the curve led to a culture of constant upheaval, where employees were expected to constantly adapt to new methodologies and technologies. This rapid pace of change, coupled with a lack of adequate training and support, left many employees feeling overwhelmed and disillusioned. The company's broken systems and processes only exacerbated the problem, creating an environment where mistakes were punished and creativity was stifled. In the end, I felt like I was just another cog in a machine, my expertise and experience were valued less than my ability to adapt to the latest trends.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your review. At Capco we solve our clients most complex challenges, help them to transform and reinvent their businesses, and make an impact in the financial services industry. Innovation is at the heart of our entrepreneurial culture and is delivered in line with our business strategy to ensure that we are delivering an exceptional service to our clients. As with any progressive and forward-thinking business, this means staying ahead of the curve with the latest technology and industry trends. We encourage our people to bring new ideas, perspectives, and challenge the status quo to drive our business, and our client’s business, forwards. There is support available throughout the firm to support colleague development including formal training, coaching, and domain and capability events. If anyone feels they need additional support or guidance at any time, they are encouraged to reach out to their HR Business Partner, Coach, or a member of the leadership team.

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5.0
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Capco has been genuinely supportive and invests in the development of my career. The team culture is collaborative and positive. Work-life balance has been consistently good with reasonable expectations.

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting. Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason). Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out. Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them. Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with. Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.

Cons

Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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