Protiviti reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(4,213 total reviews)
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Joseph A. Tarantino

79% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Protiviti has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,213 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Protiviti employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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1.0
Aug 29, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Satisfactory compensation and benefits. Employees are generally intelligent and are not afraid to take chances toward innovation. Social activities are plentiful and there are many opportunities to donate your time or money to charities that are submitted for consideration by employees.

Cons

Communication to employees from mid-management and beyond regarding important and critical matters sometimes lacks comprehension, practicality, or at times is even non-existent. There is an aura of disrespect and contempt towards employees, especially when it comes to listening and empathizing. The lack of fairness is sometimes too visible. Also, if one decides to leave, management often has demonstrated a disregard for personal privacy. Management has the propensity to appear unprofessional when discussing personnel matters with those not entitled to the information.

2.0
Aug 21, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Look, this company is not a good place to start as far as college graduates are concerned. Really, if you have your degree in Accounting---you must go into an accounting firm, if it is finance---go into financial industry. Protiviti does pay more the entry level staff then let's say a big 4 would, but in two years you will be sorry you ever joined it. Only niche specialists do well in this firm---a lot of generalists (i.e second year associates and third year seniors) are no longer with the firm as a result of massive lay offs. HOWEVER, once you have attained a niche specialty, the Protiviti is worth considering---come in a demand a premium for your participation, if they are not willing to pay, leave and don't look back--this company prides itself on underpaying.

Cons

This company is on a fast track to being second Jefferson Wells----and I do not see how the management can prevent it , i do not think they even know how to. When offices are closed, 60% of staff is laid off and even Managing Directors (akin to a Partner in an accounting firm) are "let go" you know this place is in trouble.

3.0
Jun 4, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Old AA firm that is trying to establish itself as a business consulting firm. Work is not typically challenging, if you like the audit work.

Cons

Too many senior executive auditors that could be unable to lead the change to the NEW consulting methodology. Hard to break the 'audit' barrier.

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