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      Does not live up to the hype - Consultant Slalom Employee Review

      2.0
      8 May 2019
      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Most consultants are positive - If you're entrepreneurial and can sell work, you can create your own role - Access to working in a few of the larger organizations in Portland - Exposure to consulting jargon - Management generally talk to Consultants about potential projects before assignment - No/low travel compared to larger consulting firms - Good gender balance in Portland

      Cons

      - Consultants have to network their way into the right clique for visibility - Managers are more likely to be selected for their staffing abilities than management skill - Experience gained while working for Slalom isn't valued nearly as much as doing the same work elsewhere - Limited growth opportunities unless you travel to other cities - Many Consultants are sold as staff augmentation, and it can be very difficult to get off of a boring project - Internal training is typically taught by whoever has the most energy, rather than someone with expertise - Managers seem to lack the vision or courage to disrupt the status quo - Internal marketing and branding feels like hollow PR when it doesn't match your own experience - Communication is organic chaos with no official tool or place to share information or ideas, so it's very easy to be forgotten and overlooked

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      Slalom Response
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      This is Kory Kimball, GM of Slalom Portland, and I want to personally thank you for your feedback. We take feedback seriously and would love the opportunity to discuss some of the concerns you raise. We are always looking for ways to improve. Please contact me or any leader inside or outside the Portland office if you are willing to share more about your experience with the desire to make things better.

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      5.0
      18 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Strong local client base, collaborative team culture, good learning opportunities, and career growth.

      Cons

      Need to adjust quickly to different clients, tools, and expectations.

      2.0
      11 Jun 2026
      Marketing
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      •There is an impressive budget, especially for high-level events, ancillary experiences, client giveaways, and premium swag. Management does not hesitate to fund top-notch brand experiences when needed. •The company offers a highly competitive benefits and perks package that remains a strong selling point.

      Cons

      •The "fiercely human" core value does not match daily operations. Collaboration is routinely replaced by a self-service model of training videos and help articles. •These recurring shifts are designed to manufacture the appearance of fiscal stability for the benefit of external stakeholders and clients, while leaving core operational deficits unaddressed. •Organizational maturity is low. Teams operate in deep silos, the internal tech stack is outdated, and there is a distinct lack of adequate project and event management software.

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