Great place to work but a bit smug - Senior Consultant Nous Group Employee Review

4.0
7 July 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Projects that are genuinely of positive impact and meaningful; some great people (particularly the Principals), communal bonus structure that promotes collaboration; positive culture overall.

Cons

PDs and PMs often disagree but will try to hide it from junior Cs/SCs; OPL practice is rife with micromanaging Ms and Ds; company acts like it is the only moral consultancy when it is still driven primarily by profit first and foremost.

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Nous Group Response
1y
We always appreciate feedback and reviews, as they enable us to learn and grow. From your review it seems you had some great experiences tempered by some not so great project and team dynamics. We provide comprehensive development for project managers and directors and will review the content to ensure it appropriately addresses how to engage in productive debate (disagreeing can be a positive!) and to manage teams for high performance. It is also a helpful reminder for our performance review process and for team members to provide feedback on project leadership capability, to ensure we are making the right promotion decisions.

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1.0
12 Jan 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, who you will actually be friends with

Cons

Embarrassing approach to issues of diversity, equality, and cultural sensitivity

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Nous Group Response
3y
Always tough to read a harsh review. As the CPO I take responsibility for the vision, style and approach of the people team. I would hope that we are not stuck in the middle ages, but rather are open minded and progressive. I apologise if our approach to EDI is embarrassing as we pay attention to it and it is important to us. We get positive feedback from Nousers on our inclusive culture and the continued improvement around this important aspect of work and society, while recognising that we can always be better and that the world doesn't sit still so we must be open to ongoing improvement and change. We will keep working at it.
3.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Good culture - Interesting work

Cons

- Limited available sectors - Low pay relative to all except Big 4 and few small consulting firms. No longer competitive with government positions.

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