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Recruiting versus reality

Tom Spencer

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. Used wisely, this is a major perk. “We

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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.