Mercer reviews

Somehow we have lost our way. It was at one time a great place to work. I'm unsure what has caused it. We apparently have been unable to internally develop and promote to senior leadership the talented employees we have and have had.

Very poor performance management and rewards system; it tends to protect the long tenured employee, even if they do not operate with integrity or do the best for the clients interests. Promotion is very difficult, but demotion of poor performers does not occur. Management makes a show of promoting employee engagement and a team environment, but its actions speak much louder than words. The current approach is management by spreadsheet. Goals and billable hours have been raised so high, that working anything less than 50-60 hours a week (or taking a vacation) is a fantasy, and we are perpetually short staffed. There is a pervasive sadness through-out the organization, as people try to "get through it". It has been very wearing on the spirit. People I respect are leaving. Privately, there are comments from many (up through partner level) that current management is ruining a good organization.