The entire industry is in financial turmoil. - Product Marketing Director FTI Consulting Employee Review

2.0
Jan 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible WFH / Hybrid work schedule. Great work-life balance. Rarely worked after 5PM and never worked weekens or holidays. They do awlays respect our PTO, as well, I will be honest about that.

Cons

Professional consulting industry, especially the large-cap 'Big 4' (KPMG, EY, PwC, Deloitte) and mid-cap firms, have been facing massive financial headwinds the past few years due to clients assessing their approach for the need of these services in addition to the AI boom. Personally and professionally speaking, I'd recommend avoiding the professional consulting services industry altogether unless you have an impressive book of business, a healthy opportunity pipeline, and sadly--favored within the company at which you are pursuing employment. I was "reassigned" to three different supervisors in a matter of a year due to corporate restructure, folks kept getting let go. I was later asked to determine the "weakest link" on my team, which resulted in the company eliminating the professionals role. I would've preferred the opportunity to implement a professional development plan and my employee was robbed of that chance, which I thought the individual deserved.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Work culture and Learning opportunities

Cons

Healthcare benefits could be more generous

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

* Strong brand recognition and an impressive roster of clients and projects. * Opportunity to work with talented colleagues across multiple business segments. * Exposure to a fast-paced environment that provides significant professional growth and learning opportunities.

Cons

* Lack of consistent leadership visibility and clear strategic direction across parts of the organization. * Communication from senior leadership can be limited, leaving employees without a clear understanding of priorities and long-term goals. * Decision-making often feels reactive rather than proactive. * Accountability and partnership are inconsistent across teams and business segments. * Employees may not always feel adequately supported when raising concerns or navigating challenging situations. * Leadership teams are often stretched thin, which can impact coaching, communication, and overall employee support. * Performance evaluation and promotion processes can lack transparency, making it difficult to understand how decisions are made. * Employee experiences can vary significantly depending on team, manager, and business segment. * Opportunities for feedback exist, but employees do not always see meaningful action taken in response to recurring concerns. * Collaboration and cross-functional alignment can be challenging at times due to differing priorities and expectations.

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