Strategic Communications: Where Your Soul Goes To Die - Associate, Strategic Communications FTI Consulting Employee Review

1.0
17 July 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work can be interesting at times, although not nearly as varied as it's made out to be.

Cons

Culture and environment are soul destroying and oppressive, with an entire team often working in total silence for whole day. Horrendous social politics within teams and between them. Treatment of graduates borders on abusive, with open discussion in front of them and the entire team about the cost of them and how they will get that money back out of them. FTI put on a good veneer, but it's a manipulative first world sweatshop. Expect to work 5+ hours more than anyone else in the team until someone else comes along that they can force to instead. I cannot list here all the ways in which the environment is made miserable and employees treated like donkeys. If these cons seem exaggerated, just look at the level of turnover for those in the first 3 years of their career. Also, the pay is below comparable PR consulting firms and bonuses regularly cancelled or reduced, regardless of performance.

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Pros

* Strong brand recognition and an impressive roster of clients and projects. * Opportunity to work with talented colleagues across multiple business segments. * Exposure to a fast-paced environment that provides significant professional growth and learning opportunities.

Cons

* Lack of consistent leadership visibility and clear strategic direction across parts of the organization. * Communication from senior leadership can be limited, leaving employees without a clear understanding of priorities and long-term goals. * Decision-making often feels reactive rather than proactive. * Accountability and partnership are inconsistent across teams and business segments. * Employees may not always feel adequately supported when raising concerns or navigating challenging situations. * Leadership teams are often stretched thin, which can impact coaching, communication, and overall employee support. * Performance evaluation and promotion processes can lack transparency, making it difficult to understand how decisions are made. * Employee experiences can vary significantly depending on team, manager, and business segment. * Opportunities for feedback exist, but employees do not always see meaningful action taken in response to recurring concerns. * Collaboration and cross-functional alignment can be challenging at times due to differing priorities and expectations.

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