How not to run a business - Senior Consultant Mercer Employee Review

2.0
8 Dec 2018
Recommend
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Pros

High quality staff, good teamwork at a local level, opportunity to work with some of the UKs largest companies and be involved in developing cutting edge advice.

Cons

Skewed reward structure focussed on those that shout the loudest, with no discernable link to talent, revenue generation or client feedback. Micromanagement of consulting staff is stifling their ability to deliver to clients. Lack of investment means technology, research functions and back office systems are increasingly inadequate. Staff morale is poor.

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5.0
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Pros

Strong Network Experience with many industries

Cons

Lighter-touch conceptual learning rather than industry-specific mastery

2.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote flexibility, which is nice.

Cons

You will not get a raise and if you do, it'll be 1%. Managers will not help you with escalating issues, you're on your own. It'll be blamed on you. You'll work so much overtime you won't have a social life.

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