Glorified Contractors - Anonymous employee Protiviti Employee Review

1.0
4 Oct 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fortunately, the people at the company are amazing and I have made several best friends at Protiviti.

Cons

1) Not true consulting - I almost feel as though I am a liar when I tell people that I am a consultant, because I am not. I am simply a contractor placed on a series of production projects that provide little value to my own career growth. The projects are also monotonous and utterly boring. 2) Management - there are several people that I do not believe are competent enough to be placed in a managerial role. This in turn leads to poor project planning and chaotic projects where essentially it seems as though the entire team is running around like chickens with their heads cut off. 3) Over worked - it would be false to say that we do not make a decent salary here at Protiviti. However, when you are being asked to work late into the night, employees should be compensated. The fact that there isn't anything set up for dinner per diem and ubers home when an employee stays past a certain hour is extremely upsetting. Especially considering the fact that our company seems to have no problem spending money on events and booze (which one would think would be of less importance).

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5.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

Great work life balance (depending on client, however I always had a good experience). Good company match, typical time off.

Cons

Could get stuck on a busy client for extended period.

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Protiviti Response
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Thanks for sharing your experience—we’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with work-life balance here and our people-first culture. We also appreciate your feedback on project duration and mobility. Our work is driven by client needs, which can sometimes mean longer engagements, but we remain committed to growth and development, expanding opportunities for employees to dive into interests and explore innovative paths through their work. Thank you again for your perspective. It's incredibly valuable as we continue to evolve.
3.0
29 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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