Bad management, poor pay, awful business plan - Anonymous employee FTI Consulting Employee Review

1.0
Mar 7, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Co-workers were great, location made for an easy commute

Cons

Management thought the best way to handle a downturn in business was to throw money at every problem. They hired people at exorbitant salaries expecting business to magically follow, and inevitably after 6 months, those same people would leave for a better company after having spent that time wasting everyone's time and money. After they merged with SMART the problem just got worse. Management was petty and disorganized, the corporate office was completely unreachable (though that may have been because they knew we were all going down in flames anyway).

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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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