Terrible place to work, advancement blocked by more senior professionals - Director FTI Consulting Employee Review

1.0
Nov 28, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

- Most of the people here are very smart and hard working - Pay is solid and on par with industry

Cons

- Senior leaders are very narrow minded and will not allow people below them any flexibility to try new initiatives - Bonus is driven way too much on utilization, which provides no incentive to do good work and only bill hours - Don't do anything to retain talented employees, a lot of which leave within 1-2 years of joining the firm - No integration of culture from the plethora of acquisitions over the last 5 years - No strategic vision or leadership from practice leaders or senior management - increasing bill rates and hiring more people is not a sustainable growth strategy. Also no transparency or communication from same leaders.

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5.0
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Pros

Work culture and Learning opportunities

Cons

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2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

* Strong brand recognition and an impressive roster of clients and projects. * Opportunity to work with talented colleagues across multiple business segments. * Exposure to a fast-paced environment that provides significant professional growth and learning opportunities.

Cons

* Lack of consistent leadership visibility and clear strategic direction across parts of the organization. * Communication from senior leadership can be limited, leaving employees without a clear understanding of priorities and long-term goals. * Decision-making often feels reactive rather than proactive. * Accountability and partnership are inconsistent across teams and business segments. * Employees may not always feel adequately supported when raising concerns or navigating challenging situations. * Leadership teams are often stretched thin, which can impact coaching, communication, and overall employee support. * Performance evaluation and promotion processes can lack transparency, making it difficult to understand how decisions are made. * Employee experiences can vary significantly depending on team, manager, and business segment. * Opportunities for feedback exist, but employees do not always see meaningful action taken in response to recurring concerns. * Collaboration and cross-functional alignment can be challenging at times due to differing priorities and expectations.

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