Ernst & Young Reviews in Montreal, QC Area

Pros

It is well recognized to have a work life balance, and also the involvement in the community is something that we are good on.

Cons

What I didn't like is the on-boarding, I think there is room for improvement. Like anywhere else, some people are hypocritical, they don't really give you the feedback on your job constantly.

Advice to Senior Management

Being transparent is my advice for the management team, and also being closer to the consultants at a lower level.

Pros

big company, lots of spaces to move around

Cons

long hours, uptight place, audit is not interesting

Advice to Senior Management

promote balance

Pros

They provide great training. The professional development that is continuously offered really helps to refine your technical skills. It's an incredibly professional atmosphere.

Cons

Its size makes it difficult to really make it possible for you to feel as if you are a meaninful part of the company.

Advice to Senior Management

There needs to be great communication with the staff regarding corporate and internal office changes that occur. Many people felt as if they were kept in the dark for too long after it became clear that decisions affecting their work environment were made months before.

Pros

Top clients on the market,
Inclusiveness environment, very diverse environment with a very extensive diversity training
Fair treatment to get promoted based on your abilities
Great people to work with, a lot of social events, network of friends outside of the work
Top-notch training, the latest technology which is easy to navigate
Good benefits package
Good salaries increase and bonus programme

Cons

Long hours but I guess it is a norm in the public accounting
Busy season can be pretty extensive

Advice to Senior Management

Stay closer to the top performer to avoid turnover

Pros

Ernst & Young is a really well known firm with a strong quality reputation. The knowledge of the people working at EY is really the biggest force and you can feel that the partners of the firm understand the importance of a well work/life balance.

Cons

Working in one of the big four accounting firm seems to mean working a lot of hours. Unfortunately the efforts are sometimes not recognize by the senior managers. The focus is so oriented on the work to do that the recognition and feedback is neglected.

Advice to Senior Management

There seems to be a low number of managers in the firm. The senior management seems to have a lack of leadership compare to the partners. It is part of the learning curve, but it seems that we forget the importance of the lower level people staff.