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2.0
10 Nov 2009
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Pros

Protiviti makes noticeable attempts to build a community by communicating extra curricular activities to its employees. Unfortunately, many employees, with their distaste of Protiviti, to not attend; those that do attend are there more to "get ahead" rather than get to know fellow co-workers.

Cons

Upon becoming a consultant, it is not uncommon to work extended hours and begin to associate your home as a place you sleep and only see on the weekends. Management does NOT practice the philosophy, "I would never ask you to do something I wouldn't do." Lastly, and this is especially true during our current recession, there is a constant, underlying tone to eat hours.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
29 Mar 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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