Great Company Policies but Not for Everyone - Anonymous employee RSM Employee Review

3.0
Jul 23, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They have wonderful company policies and compensation overall, for example, generally decent pay, average medical benefits, good other benefits, flexible work options, volunteerism, focus on employees - as a policy.

Cons

Whether you really experience the wonderful policies of the Firm depends on exactly who you work for. Essentially some managers are allowed to run departments like unchecked tyrants. And when complaints are brought to HR, they essentially are neutered and cannot aid you in any way other to help you to deal with your situation emotionally. Basically, HR puts the onus back on the employee, who has no control over the situation. One bad policy the firm has is essentially grading employees on the curve. They still use a numbered rating system and everyone is a 3 (out of 1-5) except a couple lucky people in each department. Of course, there are probably plenty of 1s and 2s, but even though I was rated exceptional in two out of three categories, and meeting expectations in the third (category ratings only have 3 levels), I was still rated a 3. When I asked how I could accomplish a rating of 4 or 5, I was given the run around - no answer. And I've worked for the firm for more than 10 years and have earned many a 5 prior to this newer policy. This policy encourages mediocrity.

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Cons

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Pros

- As assurance associate that came over from another public accounting firm, some pros are the ability to work with several different teams. - Hybrid, 2-4 days in office - Learn from senior associates - At my last acct firm never did inventory observations, so got the chance to see what that was like here at RSM

Cons

- Some seniors associates aren’t able to explain or teach which plays a part in your development as a first year associate or intern. I feel first year, intern should be able to leave feedback on senior associates. As if I’m having trouble with a senior who am I supposed to go, due to the hierarchy system they have implemented at RSM. - Can be Clicky & your colleagues will be friends in your face and talk behind you behind your back, I’ve seen it happen to others so I’m pretty sure it happened to me. Houston office can be toxic - Hierarchy system, leave people thinking with senior job titles that they are above you and you can be treated like sh*t - Favortism, you don’t have an equal chance here, because every first year is not put in the same position to succeed. Some first years are able to work closely with partners and the same colleagues but different clients which is where they can have the opportunity to build great relationships while some have to bounce from senior to senior having to learn for each client and adapt to how the senior wants the job done which in turn doesn’t help build relationships. As one can senior want something done such as accounts payable one way then you get to another client and the senior wants accounts payable done another way which makes you look bad in their eyes. Which doesn’t set you up for success at all and can overall lead to a layoff.

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