15. Protiviti
Rounding out our Best Firms to Work For list for 2014 is another first-time Best Firm, Silicon Valley-based Protiviti. At Protiviti, teamwork is woven into the very fabric of the firm's culture, and that translates into collaborative client work, which they say demonstrates their commitment to ensuring their success as well as creating lasting relationships.
"We work in teams with people we know and respect, and we bring this spirit of collaboration to our client assignments, winning accolades from our clients for partnering with them and demonstrating that we are motivated to ensuring their success. When you recognize the power of teamwork—internally with each other and with our clients—it's exciting to think about what you can accomplish and it's fun to come to work every day," says Joe Tarantino, Protiviti's President and CEO.
Another ingredient to the recipe for Protiviti's success is recognizing the importance of communication, and keeping a consistent message across the leadership team. To that end, the firm brings their managing directors together annually to discuss the firm's strategy and business objectives.
It must be working, because in addition to landing on our Best Firms list for the first time and ranking among our Top 3 Financial Advisory Services firms, Protiviti is seeing a bumper year in demand for its expertise. "The demand for our services is the strongest we have seen in recent years, and we remain optimistic about the prospect for continued growth of our business. We serve clients in critical areas that are undergoing massive change and scrutiny such as risk and compliance, internal audit and controls, information security and technology, business transformation and IPOs. These areas will be top of mind for business executives for a long time," Tarantino says.
Tarantino says morale is high among Protiviti consultants, who are benefiting from the firm's culture of learning as well as from its success.
"There is excitement in our ranks. Protiviti has enjoyed solid growth and increasing brand awareness and has received numerous third-party accolades for outstanding work, leadership, strong thought leadership and excellent training programs. We have also shared our success with our people through our rewards and recognition programs and are reinvesting in our future."
When asked about the significance of appearing on the list, Tarantino said it validates the kind of collaborative culture they've worked so hard to build and maintain.
"I believe the recognition will foster a sense a pride among our employees and our clients, who will be proud to be associated with a firm that cares for and values its people," he says. "Maintaining our place on the Best Firms list will be one of our ongoing strategic objectives."
Why would someone want to join Protiviti? What's the 'secret sauce'?
Joe Tarantino, Protiviti's President and CEO: "Our employees tell me they came to Protiviti, and stay here, because of our people. We work in teams where we can really know each other, both our capabilities and our aspirations. Our people get immediate access to highly talented colleagues and very senior executives at our clients. We promise our people development opportunities, strong rewards, a commitment to the community and the environment and sensitivity to work life balance. To many, Protiviti feels like the perfect size—big enough and small enough, each in the ways that matter to our clients and to our people."
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