AlixPartners reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(802 total reviews)
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David Garfield, Simon Freakley and Rob Hornby

90% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

AlixPartners has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 802 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AlixPartners 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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802 reviews
1.0
Aug 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Frankly, my presence here is probably one of the company’s greatest assets, but I’ll give credit where it’s due. Alixparnters is respected across the industry, which naturally complements my own professional reputation. I get front-row access to high-profile clients, which is perfect since I’m more than capable of handling that level of interaction.

Cons

For someone of my caliber, the compensation and benefits are laughably behind the market. Too many senior “fixtures” remain in place, contributing little of substance while clinging to their positions and dodging accountability. The org chart is top-heavy, which means there’s no room for someone like me to advance at the pace I deserve. There’s no structured training, though in fairness, I’m self-sufficient enough not to need it. Evaluations often feel based on favoritism rather than actual output, which puts high performers like me at a disadvantage when the politics don’t align.

1.0
Aug 10, 2025

Outstanding-High impact work

Recommend
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Pros

The salary is decent, bonuses can be large, and most colleagues are hardworking, driven, and willing to help.

Cons

-Salary Doesn't Justify the Hours: While the base pay may seem attractive, it doesn't truly compensate for the extremely long hours and personal sacrifices required. -Work-Life Balance Is Poor: Expect to work nights and weekends regularly. Burnout is common, and time for personal life is minimal. -Biased Appraisals: Promotions and firings are heavily influenced by MDs, often based on personal bias rather than merit or performance. Pushing back on leadership can lead to sudden termination. -Cold, Self-Serving Culture: There’s a noticeable lack of empathy in leadership. Communication is often poor, and the culture rewards self-promotion over teamwork. -Lack of Diversity: Senior levels remain overwhelmingly non-diverse in gender, LGBTQI+, and background.

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AlixPartners Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. It would be helpful to have an open dialogue around your thoughts. I would welcome a discussion on your personal experience at AlixPartners. Please feel free to reach out to me in confidence. – Don Schneider, Chief People Officer
4.0
Aug 6, 2025

Great Team

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Salary-and good bonus Hybrid working

Cons

Work load at times is overwhelming Critique quite often with reviews- Not necessary.

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