The 2018 Best Firms to Work For: RSM

Consulting Service Lines:  Financial  Consulting, IT

This year marks five years running for RSM as one of the Best Firms to Work For ranking as the firm is up from No. 12 last year to No. 9 this year. And when things are going well, it's no wonder that morale at RSM is sky high. 

"All of our consulting service lines continue to grow rapidly, and the demand for our expertise shows no signs of slowing," says Brian Becker, National Consulting Leader for RSM. 

"With that demand comes diverse and challenging opportunities for our team members, who feel they are at a firm with limitless career options."

Becker says most of RSM's clients face what might be an unprecedented level of disruption, from technology opportunities and cybersecurity threats to regulatory changes and the firm continues to look for new and better ways to serve clients. 

Adding to the challenge, Becker says, clients are confronted with this disruption in an extremely tight labor market where many businesses are finding it challenging to hire people with the skills they need to continue to grow and succeed. 

"Many of them turn to RSM for help not only addressing the hurdles they face but also proactively taking advantage of the opportunities available to them. It's an exciting time to work with our clients," Becker says. "We understand their needs, and we're grateful for the trust they continue to place in our ability to help them achieve success."

As demand for RSM's services continues to grow, the biggest challenge the firm faces is to continue to attract and retain high-performing professionals, Becker says. "We have a great story to tell, so we're looking at new and better ways to communicate that to both our current people and potential new employees, including those who are just entering the workforce," he says. I'm excited about our plans for attracting and retaining the newest members of the RSM team."

Becker says he knows that RSM has a great culture—one that firm leadership is very proud to tell others about. But it's terrific when others confirm it. "It's immensely helpful when it comes to our recruiting and retention efforts. It's a source of pride for our employees—one that they talk about when approaching friends and colleagues about possible careers at RSM," Becker says. "And we know our clients want to work with service providers who are happy in their work and feel valued by their employer."

What's unique about your firm? What sets it apart from the others? 

Becker: "The personal and professional growth you can achieve at RSM is something I don't think other firms can match. Given the opportunities our client servers have now, with the growth in demand for our services, they can map their own course for their careers—choosing paths that match their skills, interests and goals. And, as inclusion on this "Best Firms to Work For" list confirms, we have a great culture at RSM. So many people who join our firm from elsewhere remark about the "family feel" of RSM. While we have the capabilities of a large firm, our culture is that of a tightly knit team with a shared goal of helping our clients succeed."