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      4.2

      84% would recommend to a friend

      (9,655 total reviews)
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      Christoph Schweizer

      87% approve of CEO

      76% positive business outlook

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      4.4

      Compensation and benefits

      4.4

      Career opportunities

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Senior management

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      Boston Consulting Group has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 9,655 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boston Consulting Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

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      5.0
      Oct 9, 2025

      Built to last focused on our people

      Managing director
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      Pros

      This is a firm that still believes in building things that last. Relationships, capability, and trust are treated as strategic assets. That shows up in how we work with clients and in how we invest in our teams. People development is not outsourced or delegated. It is a core leadership responsibility, and when done well, it creates both commercial value and deep personal growth. The LA office reflects this mindset in a clear and authentic way. It is a high-performing team with a strong sense of identity and cohesion. There is a deep bench of talent, but more importantly, there is shared ownership and accountability. People step in, support each other, and take pride in collective outcomes. That creates a meaningful difference, especially in a client-facing environment where the pace is consistently high. There is also real clarity in the firm’s direction. The work we are leading in AI, transformation, and strategy is not only relevant in today’s market, it is helping shape the future of how institutions operate. Clients trust us to lead alongside them, not just advise from the sidelines. That creates high-impact opportunities across the firm and across levels.

      Cons

      The expectations are high. That is a strength of the culture, but it also creates real pressure. As teams run leaner and client needs continue to grow, we need to stay proactive about how we take care of our people. This is not just about workload. It is about the cumulative strain that can build when high expectations are paired with limited time to reset. Leaders have to stay close to what teams are experiencing, create room to recharge, and ensure that growth remains sustainable. If we do not actively protect that, we risk losing what makes this culture distinctive and durable. We also need to keep reinforcing the behaviors that got us here. Collaboration, humility, and a focus on long-term outcomes have always defined our best work. As the firm grows and takes on higher-profile challenges, those values cannot be taken for granted. They must be actively modeled and rewarded.

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      Boston Consulting Group Response
      6mo
      Thank you for sharing your experiences working at BCG! It's great to hear that the culture of the Los Angeles office is reflective of what we strive for as a global firm - authenticity and collaboration are two key components of what makes our teams so successful. We appreciate your feedback around maintaining a strong culture. As you mentioned, BCG builds for long-term growth, and maintaining a strong, supportive leadership and culture is paramount to that growth. Your feedback motivates us to continue these efforts!
      5.0
      Oct 9, 2025

      The best culture and growth opportunities

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      (context: I've also worked at one of the other top 3 consulting firm so firsthand comparisons) - Firm leaders/partners are financially incentivized to bring the absolute best of the firm to clients (vs other places where partners may keep client work to their own teams/networks/pyramids therefore delivering subpar quality work to clients) - At Associate, Consultant, Project Leader levels BCG stays true to its commitment to help you to explore until you are ready to commit to sectors/topics (unlike other firms where you are 'forced' onto specific paths faster or against your passions/interests) - BGC was always the first to invest in new tech practices (e.g., Digital Ventures 10-15 years back, AI in the current round of tech innovation) so we bring and build the latest tech alongside our clients - BCG runs the business as an actual business (ie is highly commercial) so you learn early how and why to make great business decisions not just how to deliver great client service - Benefits and support with arising non-work needs has been unlike anywhere else: amazingly supportive with my family and health needs when those came up (e.g., BCG supported me with part-time work, temporary leaves, family expansion)

      Cons

      Hours are long and any hours you work you need to be 100% present. This is true for most high intensity high growth/learning careers (IB, consulting, tech), you just need to gauge if it's the right time in your life/career to be doing this type of work.

      5.0
      Oct 9, 2025

      Best place I’ve worked in consulting—world-class team, AI depth, and true entrepreneurial energy

      Mdp
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      Pros

      -Incredible team — some of the smartest, most collaborative people I’ve ever worked with. -Depth of AI and GenAI expertise is unmatched — real capabilities that go beyond theory to tangible client impact. -Entrepreneurial culture — room to build, experiment, and lead new initiatives even within a large firm. -True balance of strategic thinking and technical execution — rare to see this level of integration. -Access to the most challenging and transformative projects across industries. -Having worked at other MBB and top consulting firms, BCG is by far the best in talent, culture, and innovation. -Exceptional professional development, mentorship, and global collaboration.

      Cons

      The culture could be more direct. “BCG nice” sometimes makes feedback and decisions slower or less candid than they could be.

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