The 2020 Best Firms to Work For: KPMG

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For KPMG, investing in their culture is an investment in their people, their future, and what they stand for. It's helped the firm bring its very best to clients, unleashing the power and passion of their people to deliver an outstanding client experience.

In a difficult year for firms and their clients alike, one thing that helped KPMG get through the worst of it was the investment they had made in their people and culture.

"At KPMG, we lean into our culture and values every day.  I am very proud of all of our extraordinary professionals and the amazing work they do to support our clients. Our culture and values of excellence and courage have enabled us to support one another and meet our clients' complex needs as we navigate these challenging times," says Carl Carande, KPMG's Vice-Chair, Advisory.

KPMG acted quickly during the crisis, in March extending its paid leave program for affected U.S. employees so they could take care of themselves and their dependents. The firm also closed all U.S. offices and issued a mandatory work-from-home policy to ensure worker safety. Through it all, Carande says, associates have continued to work "with focus, commitment, and performance excellence, delivering an outstanding client experience."

"There is nothing more important than investing in our culture; it's an investment in our people, in our future, in who we are, and what we stand for and enables us to bring our best to our clients. Our culture sets us apart – unleashes the full power and passion of our people, and has made us a Best Firm to Work For," Carande adds.

Great culture doesn't happen by accident, and maintaining it requires continuous improvement and investment. KPMG keeps its culture strong through a number of programs that enhance the workplace and bring value to clients. This includes a rich talent development platform for leader building, formal and informal coaches and mentoring, a focus on diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to being citizens at the global and community level.

"We continue to encourage our people, through time off programs and organized projects, to channel their diverse backgrounds, experiences, expert opinions, and passions into serving the causes that matter most to our communities. Our approach is to bring everything and everyone to the table- our educational programs, the organizations that collaborate with us, and our extraordinary people– to empower change and help make the world a better place," says Carande.

As far as the recognition of being named a Best Firm to Work For, Carande says it's a validation of their many efforts.

"Being recognized as a 'Best Firm to Work For' makes me incredibly proud and validates what we and our clients have known for years – we deliver the highest quality work, we are a provider that is easy to work with, and we are a great place to start and build a career. Our talented and passionate people are proud of the work they do, the client relationships they make, and the value that they are driving in the broader market.  Being a Best Firm to Work For helps empower our teams to bring great value to our clients and communities."

Consulting: What's unique about your firm? What sets it apart? 

Carande: Our people, our collaborative culture, and the breadth of services and industries that we serve help differentiate us in the market with clients and make us an attractive employer of choice. 

KPMG is one of the world's leading professional services firms, providing innovative business solutions and audit, tax, and advisory services to many of the world's largest and most prestigious organizations. This provides a great range of projects and experiences for our people. We are proud to have built an environment that places a high importance on integrity and professionalism and is a great place to work.