The 2018 Best Firms to Work For: Huron

Consulting Service Lines: Operations, IT, Strategy

It's no easy task being a Best Firm to Work For eight years running but that's exactly what Huron has accomplished. Not too bad for the 16-year-old Chicago based firm that was once so small it was recognized as of Consulting magazine's Seven Small Jewels. 

"Our people are what makes Huron successful, and being named a Best Firm to Work For eight years in a row is a testament to the entire Huron team," says James H. Roth, CEO and President of Huron. "We are investing in and empowering our people to think and act in new ways to create their own future and shape the future of the institutions we serve. Together, we will help build even stronger organizations, individuals and communities that can thrive in environments of rapid change."

And that's exactly the type of environment Huron finds itself in. "Helping our clients navigate the challenges of rapidly changing business environments continues to be our top priority," Roth says. "Investing in our people and the depth and breadth of our expertise and competencies, we are focused on helping our clients transform their business so that they can thrive today and in the future."

Challenges allow for opportunities, Roth says and Huron continues to connect with clients to provide unique perspectives and help them address uncertainty in global markets, evolving technologies and changing consumer preferences. "By assembling teams from diverse backgrounds, we bring innovative ideas and approaches to how we deliver services to our clients," Roth says. "At the same time, we have embarked on our own five-year strategy, and I am excited to see the hard work of our team take hold in the years ahead as we execute our strategic plan."

Roth says Huron is differentiated among its competitors by its highly collaborative, values-driven culture and commitment to helping clients achieve real change. "We are proactive in anticipating our clients' issues and understanding the disruption that is taking place in their industries—enabling us to deliver solutions that are responsive to a very complex, competitive environment," Roth says.

What also sets the firm apart is its objective—to create an environment where businesses and employees can thrive, driving collaboration, innovation and growth in and across the practices to increase value for clients and shareholders. 

It's no wonder morale is high is Huron, Roth says. "Our employees are motivated by working alongside our clients to shape their futures while navigating challenging environments and growing professionally and personally," he says. "We take pride in creating an environment where our people can meaningfully advance in their careers, collaborate to solve complex issues and make an impact on those we serve."

On the survey, the firm excelled in the areas of client engagement and compensation & benefits. Why?

Roth: "From first-time to boomerang employees, our people choose Huron not only for the types of clients and projects they work on, but because of our commitment to our people. Our benefits package is one of the best in the professional services industry, including flexible PTO, health and wellness benefits, a generous 401(k) match, partner benefits and recharge leave. As we continue to attract and retain top talent, excelling in these areas confirms we are doing something right to provide our employees with the resources they need to grow both personally and professionally."