Not Worth it Till Senior Director+ Level - Senior Consultant FTI Consulting Employee Review

2.0
Oct 5, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

FTI is a growing consulting firm and pays much better than the Big 4 firms on both base and bonus. You also have the ability to to get staffed on projects outside of your assigned service line when on the bench if you request it. Additionally, while the senior leadership is unprofessional, most of the staff and directors are very engaging and enjoyable people to be around.

Cons

FTI has a lot of work to do in terms of streamlining it's processes. Tools for time/expense entry are lacking and make admin tasks needlessly time consuming. Furthermore, promotions at FTI are very political and training is non-existent. Moving up often involves being a yes man and getting on the right projects with the right managers. This isn't like a Big 4 firm where simply delivering quality work on time consistently is enough for a promotion. FTI has vague criteria for what constitutes "exceptional" work and making director or beyond is moreso based on the clout of the people you do or don't have in your corner and what they say about you during promotion time.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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