Stay away from this dying firm. - Consultant Protiviti Employee Review

1.0
Jan 27, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The people (only a number of them) and the opportunity to travel (depending on which client you are scheduled).

Cons

As SOX works decline, the opportunity in this company is going down the drain. Protiviti is trying to reinvent itself as a true consulting firm. Well, you can say the same about Anderson after Enron. You're screwed if u stay with this company. Management are more than incompetent. What's worse is that they would lie to you. "We are not planning to lay off anyone AT THIS MOMENT". Key words everyone.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Good WLB Great Bosses Health insurance & benefits are awesome Very flexible workforce Easy to climb up in promotions

Cons

Pay is below standard (Although I feel you still get paid decently for the area) If you're put on a production project, be ready to feel stuck. Management is very lost on where they want to head into the future. I am worried this company won't last much longer (Former arthur anderson) Can feel clique-y at times amongst peers (but this is not a problem of the company specifically)

3.0
Mar 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1) Chicago office has a good culture, overall. It’s not perfect but most of the people are great. 2) Work-life balance score has been solid (about 5+ years of insights here) 3) Although it was not great this year, Incentive compensation has overall been pretty good over the course of 5+ years. Much better than big 4 in my experience.

Cons

1) Since 2023, the culture hasn’t been great for a variety of reasons (mainly due to sluggish performance and growing too fast) 2) It feels more like a temporary staffing agency versus a consulting firm for a lot of the time. 3) There has been an awkward push for a return to the office and more business development focus that is in stark contrast to what most Protiviti people value. 4) Most people I talk to say they are not motivated by most of the MDs they interact with (this is significant in my opinion).

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