KPMG Reviews in Ottawa, ON Area

Pros

Good work life balance. Fantastic opportunities to advance professional growth.

Cons

Pay is not at par with a similar position in industry

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work!

Pros

- the people, especially management, are very supportive and recognize effort
- provide ample opportunities to learn by trying different types of work within the firm
- benefit package is excellent

Cons

- can improve utilization of staff, so that there is less politics with getting assigned on jobs
- can use IT tools such as intranet forums to share knowledge and experience

Advice to Senior Management

I am very confident in the leadership at KPMG in continue to commit to quality of work and a down-to-earth culture.

Pros

-Excellent transferable skills to industry
-although some of senior management can be of low quality there are alot of senior managers that do a great overall job
-open door policy

Cons

-long hours
- Partners promise the moon to clients and expect staff to deliver
-Partnership is what keeps employees working hard but most will not make it to partner and will be stuck with limited skill set to go to industry if very senior in the organization
-Partner performance determines your promotions or bonus no matter how much you contribute to the practice

Advice to Senior Management

- do not make employees partners unless they can demonstrate good management skills
- limit micro managers from senior positions
- increase pay
- practice what you preach (employer of choice)