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Flying High: How to Build Travel Rewards as a Consultant

Tom Spencer

In this article, we will explore a variety of rewards you might be able to gain on airlines, hotels, rental cars, and credit cards. It is worth noting that some consulting firms have begun using outside services for planning trips, which may make it more difficult to reap the same level of benefits as before.

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Recruiting versus reality

Tom Spencer

It’s also worth noting that consulting travel isn’t really travel: on your usual Monday to Thursday run, you’ll see a lot of airports, taxis and hotels, a routine nowhere near as glamourous as people think. Used wisely, this is a major perk. “We We have systems in place to protect work-life balance”.

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Ensuring Good Performance: How Consultancies Keep Their Employees Motivated

Tom Spencer

Moreover, performance bonuses and salary increases with each stage of the consulting career ladder convey the sentiment that good performance is appropriately and fairly rewarded. Another potential extrinsic motivator is the lifestyle and social standing that comes with the job.