A-Connect Reviews

4.6

91% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)
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Julia Neubauer, Bernhard Stadler

100% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

A-Connect has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The A-Connect employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0
29 Oct 2013

Strong Project Pipeline for Independent Consultants

Anonymous employee
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Pros

a-Connect makes working as an independent consultant practical without sacrificing income or the quality of work. I have been working with a-Connect as an independent contractor for the past 5 years. They provide a solid project pipeline with some engagements lasting over a year. The companies they work with are mainly European based companies with a US presence. The plus side to that is there are opportunities to work overseas. Another positive is that the engagements are typical to what you would find at other top tiered management consulting firms (e.g., high visibility projects, access to senior management, etc.), but with more of a focus on implementation vs. strategy. As a resource partner, a-Connect handles all the administration related to each engagement such as billing, which allows you to remain focused on the client and engagement, which is a major plus as a small business. Additionally as a resource partner, a-Connect has connected me with a rich professional network both from the client side and within the a-Connect independent consultant pool. With a-connect, I can work when I want, on projects I want to work on and with people I want to work with.

Cons

Similar to management consulting, travel is a downside. All of my engagements have involved travel, sometimes overseas, which is fine for short-term engagements but with long term projects the travel does become onerous. On some engagements I have been able to work with the client to do some work remotely, but for the most part the projects have been onsite. I would like to see a-Connect’s model evolve to include more virtual opportunities.

4.0
17 Aug 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I was attracted to a-connect because of their unique business model and the interesting projects they get from clients. From a people perspective, it's a company that values employees who are smart, entrepreneurial and overall good people to work with. While my view is very US centric, I find that this is a running theme on a global scale as well. Great place to work if you're looking to grow and not be encumbered by red tape to pursue initiatives on your own.

Cons

There are some infrastructure issues that could use some attention (i.e. IT support). Still a small, growing company so it's a matter of striking the right balance of working with what you have vs. making some strategic investments.

4.0
30 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

With its entrepreneurial and international culture, a-connect is a truly dynamic place to work. The global team consists of less than 50 full-time employees, many of whom have top-tier consulting experience and a passion for problem-solving as well as business development. The company has an extremely targeted and selective hiring strategy – everyone in the team is here for a clear reason. I have never worked in a company where I had similar opportunities to tackle challenging business problems on a daily basis for clients, all with an extremely intelligent group of colleagues and consultants. a-connect’s client portfolio is quite diverse, ranging from the world’s leading financial institutions to life sciences companies, FMCG players and agribusiness firms. This makes for an interesting mix of project opportunities, as well as the chance to specialize in a core industry. For youngsters, a-connect offers a unique opportunity to work with top consultants on client projects, while also driving internal growth initiatives. Many Associates are primarily deployed to support complex client projects, and have also been tasked to open offices in other corners of the globe. a-connect’s flat hierarchy allows Associates and Project Managers to gain direct exposure to senior executives, working hand in hand with client teams and presenting their findings at key meetings. Overall, an inspiring place to work that provides ample room for personal growth and entrepreneurial drive.

Cons

- Despite the global nature of the firm, a lot of business and decisions are being driven out of the Swiss headquarters (though there is a constant drive to further strengthen presence in other regions). - As mentioned in some posts, the work environment is quite unstructured, allowing on the one hand for rapid growth opportunities, but on the other hand limiting people who need structure to succeed. Growth opportunities depend on whether you grab them or not. - The business model depends largely on personal client interactions – difficult to scale, and facing competition through online sites - Compensation could be improved to be competitive vs. other consulting firms

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