It used to be much better, but they are headed for doom - Advisory Manager Grant Thornton Employee Review

2.0
11 May 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility of working from home, FTO basically unlimited as long as you get close to your utilization goals (but when PPMDs in forensics can’t sell any work that makes it tough!), my team members made it enjoyable, Pay is decent

Cons

PPMDs in forensics can’t sell work so no one meets goals and people get laid off, bonuses are low, raises are basically inflation if you aren’t up for promotion, no fun firm trainings EVER (and they wonder why people get to manager have can’t manage people, or no one knows how to do basic conflict checks, ACEAs, engagement letters etc.), they put no money into investing in people to learn their own jobs like big 4 does

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Grant Thornton Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that this was your experience at Grant Thornton. We aim to provide the best experience for our people and provide continuous opportunities to learn and grow. In fact, this year we will host our first annual firm-leadership meeting in Vegas, designed to equip each service line with the tools and resources to better serve our teams and clients. Learning is a lifestyle around here and we are grateful for your feedback because it allows us to make Grant Thornton an even better place to work.

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