NCC Group reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(669 total reviews)

Mike Maddison

55% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

NCC Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 669 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NCC Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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669 reviews
1.0
Jan 2, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

A few brilliant consultants/researchers left

Cons

The old CEO, Adam Palser, was liked. But he bought some companies that didn't pan out under him and was essentially fired. These M&A deals were disasters in their own right. The company had COVID growth that didn't last because of cheap money, crypto, and whatnot. That bubble burst. This was the NCC of the past. In my book, the board itself is weak and incompetent. They hired a new CEO named Mike Madison. No one outside of the UK likes this guy. The guy has zero charisma. He came from Big 4 accounting. That's all you need to know. A pure bean counter with no vision. He hired a CFO named Guy Ellis, who also seems inexperienced. Basically, everyone in the USA left like EVERYONE. Once full, offices are now empty. And if people still work at NCC, they are looking for a new job and haven't found the fit yet. I wouldn't recommend working at NCC or even investing in them. The company is all but dead. They are basically offshoring all of their work to the Philippines office. The offices in the US are empty now because of one giant round of layoffs and more quiet layoffs. Even the layoffs were done without planning. Basically, the management of NCC is inexperienced all around, and it shows everywhere. Especially what happened is the people who were laid off were hired by other companies, and they then hired NCC employees or "friends". Essentially, the "party" moved. NCC is a shell of its former self. I also would say they have serious trouble in all business areas. I don't see them dedicated to the USA as previously done in the past. The company is now just a subsidiary of the UK with no support. The US employees hate it here, and employee morale is very low. The company has made many high-level executive hires. Still, its support staff's ability to carry out tasks needs to be improved. NCC is just a pig with lipstick. Nothing behind it anymore. Go check LinkedIn. Type in NCC Group. You will see a list of gold icons. Most long-term employees are leaving. Only people here see new hires with little real-world experience. It's all for the show. NCC used to have a fun start-up culture. Now, the culture is more of a law firm with the problems of a start-up. It has regressed to that level. Its reputation in the USA is not as excellent as it used to be.

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NCC Group Response
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Thank you for sharing your detailed perspective on your experience with NCC Group. We value your feedback and take your concerns seriously. It's disheartening to hear about the challenges you've outlined, particularly regarding the departure of talent and the perceived errors under the previous CEO's tenure. We understand that such upheavals can significantly impact employee morale and culture. Regarding your impressions of the current leadership, we appreciate your candid assessment. While we strive for transparency and effectiveness in our leadership transitions, we acknowledge that perceptions may vary, and we're committed to continuous improvement in this area. We recognise the importance of maintaining a positive and supportive work environment for all employees, regardless of location, and will take your feedback on board as we evaluate our location strategy moving forward. Your observations about the company's reputation and culture are duly noted. We recognise that maintaining a positive organisational culture is vital for employee satisfaction and productivity. We're committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, engaged, and supported in their roles. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your feedback. We are committed to listening, learning, and taking action to improve for all our colleagues; past, present, and future.
1.0
Dec 30, 2023

Unsafe for POC

Recommend
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Pros

None that I can think of

Cons

Senior leadership complicit with racism. When raised formally, no action is taken. No compassion or understanding from executives when you state you feel unsafe. If you are a diverse person, specifically POC; DO NOT APPLY/WORK HERE. You will likely be marginalised and subject to mistreatment and racial abuse that will go unchecked.

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NCC Group Response
2y
At NCC Group, it's our policy to take matters of racism extremely seriously and thoroughly investigate every case that is presented to us. Therefore we urge you to contact our Whistleblowing service and share further details of your experiences so that we can investigate them thoroughly and formally and provide you with any support you may need. Please contact https://www.safecall.co.uk/report whistleblowing line or call 0800 9151571.
5.0
Dec 13, 2023

Strong company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and great benefits

Cons

Lacking transparency and communication between departments

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