Pros
Pay is good: I don’t know why people are complaining, we are in tech we are all paid well and have great benefits. Slalom didn’t fire anyone due to the pandemic and did not rescind any offers. Financially, the organization is stable, successful, and growing. Work life balance: I know that it depends from project to project and some people do work crazy hours, but many of us stuck to the usual 40. I also know some people who had periods of nothing to do and would log on but do other things. I never had to work weekends and rarely worked over time. Some people are genuinely supportive: I met wonderful people who supported my career growth and offered a sense of community during the pandemic.
Cons
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Slalom tries to convince us that the organization is already doing well in these areas. Unfortunately, the outright and subversive acts of racism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia I’ve experienced and witnessed exceed what can be summarized here. Promotions: The reality at Slalom: you are more likely to get promoted if you are a white man, the numbers don’t lie. Slalom’s promotion process is simple: all you have to do is ask. Who has the confidence to ask for a promotion? Lack of action: Leaving Slalom was a last resort. I raised concerns with my managers, leaders in the department of diversity, equity and inclusion, and HR, and was met with inaction. In multiple cases, I faced gaslighting, meaning they denied the problem, and defended their choices. People are leaving: Slalom is growing because they’re hiring faster than people are quitting, for now. A lot of people are quitting, especially women and people of color. Not a great environment.