Not a good company - Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
6 July 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- International - Most consultants are nice and friendly - Flat structure

Cons

- Not really a consulting firm, rather a bodyshop for HSBC - Most jobs are not very interesting (PMO roles or similar) - Many projects are messy, and nobody cares about the quality of projects/delivery (managers and leadership team only care about sales numbers) - Very bad managers - Very messy and chaotic internal organisation - Lack of clarity/transparency/communication on all important subjects (recruitment, performance assessment, promotions, bonuses etc) - Full of politics - There is a big gap between what they say (nice words) and the reality (which is not very nice). - HR is useless - No career growth or progression (except if you are friends with the Partner) - Huge turn-over (many people don't even stay 1 year) - They ask you to do lot of extra work (extra tasks, Community Work), but after you get very little reward for the extra hours - Low salary raises - More generally, they don't value or recognise their people. They just care about sales/revenue numbers - Very bad reputation in the market

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
15 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting. Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason). Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out. Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them. Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with. Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.

Cons

Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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