PA Consulting – “PA is good...it can be great”

Pros

PA is transparent and metrically driven which means if you are a high performer you will receive the rewards and recognition you deserve.
I have met some of the kindest most generous and selfless people whilst working at PA. PA hire people with strong social consciences- which is extremely important to me as it reflects my own values.
PA is a tough environment where you must learn to multi task. It requires you to be better than you possibly thought you'd need to be to work in professional services. You need to be organised and have a strong work ethic to progress. It is at the tougher end of professional services for senior people. In fact, senior people get found out quicker at PA.

Cons

Like any professional services firm, you will find tension over work/life balance.
PA is very process driven which can often undermine taking a common sense approach to key issues.
Diversity is a big issue which needs addressing.

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to your people more and be courageous enough to change the things you know as a leader need to change.