Formerly good company fading quickly - Senior Consultant Headstrong Employee Review

Career growth opportunities and company culture have been very poor since the merger. Used to be a project-based environment with short, strategic assignments. Now, business model is "body shop" with long, tactical staffing agreements. Margins are under severe pressure and competition is intense. Company has an upside-down pyramid structure - not at all what a consulting firm should be. Consequently there are few opportunities for growth. Benefits have been cut due to low profitability. Insurance costs more and we get less. No bonuses for over 5 years. Training opportunities are very limited - no budget.