Don't get fooled by the "recognitions" this company has. - Risk and Compliance Manager Protiviti Employee Review

2.0
Oct 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

compensation is fair and the bonus structure is based on performance and how many hours you contribute outside of your targets.

Cons

workplace bullying: upper management will often use verbal criticism, humiliation, and belittling in front of others. no camaraderie: most members only look out for themselves and there is always unfriendly competition. work/life balance: it is expected to work around the clock in a production project with 10-12-hour shifts. low morale: due to long hours and competition, there is no team and or unity, and management covers it with gift card incentives and in-office "team building events". performance reviews: upper management does not put the effort into developing direct reports. there is a 1-5 rating scale but barely anyone gets a 5 even though they deserve it.

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Protiviti Response
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We hear your feedback and we’re disheartened to hear about your experience. Through our values, we aim to create a culture of inclusion and integrity not one that tolerates behaviors you’ve described. We highly encourage you to set up time with your HR Lead. They want to understand and hear your feedback so appropriate conversation and action can occur.

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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
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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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