Not a consulting firm but resource outsourcing firm, be warned - Consultant Sia Employee Review

2.0
1 Aug 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent work life balance (but this is client dependent) Decent compensation and benefits Met some very friendly and helpful peers

Cons

Interviews are expedited because they already have you earmarked to be placed on a project Once you join, you may be placed on a project at client site as soon as day 1 or 2 with little to no guidance Projects available are often PMO or staff augmentation work, but this was not stated clearly upfront during interviews You will be placed on projects which may not be aligned to your interests, the company only cares about generating revenue Positive reviews on Glassdoor are left by employees who were requested by management/HR to do so When you try to leave, Partner will try to find out where you are going, claiming the industry is small HR is unprofessional and borderline unethical who will side the boss against you

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5.0
8 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great team and interesting projects

Cons

Low comp compared to other consulting firms

1.0
24 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Depending on the business unit, you can find supportive, friendly colleagues. There is a strong sense of camaraderie at the peer level, which makes day-to-day work more pleasant. - There is also a relatively good work-life balance overall. However, it is sometimes unclear whether this is the result of a genuine company culture that prioritizes balance, or rather a consequence of inconsistent planning and organization, which can lead to periods of under- or over-allocation. - Decent healthcare benefits

Cons

- Clear lack of structure and transparency, particularly regarding promotions, bonuses, and compensation adjustments. Processes are inconsistent, often unclear, and sometimes feel arbitrary. In several cases, expected salary adjustments were delayed, minimized, or only granted after persistent follow-up. Bonuses are not always proactively distributed and may require employees to explicitly chase them. - Favoritism is a concern, with recognition and advancement not always based on merit. The culture at higher levels can sometimes feel unprofessional, with blurred boundaries that create discomfort. - Long-term employees tend to feel undervalued over time. Many leave after around two years, often because they see a very limited progression. - Overall impression that the company tends to optimize costs at the expense of employees whenever possible, which affects trust and long-term engagement. - Leadership tolerates or fails to address inappropriate, unprofessional, or toxic behaviors. It can go unchecked for years, with action only taken very late, sometimes for reasons unrelated to the misconduct..

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