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CohnReznick’s benefit highlights for health and wellness states that their dental coverage includes an option for “orthodontia benefit.” Is anyone from CohnReznick able to elaborate on exactly what th… more

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If you could delay your taxes as a salaried employee, would you or would you rather pay now?

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Feels like companies went through a wave of giving a sh*t about employee happiness and now it's more like they're trying to get us to feel grateful we get to work there. Recently had a stay in… more

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Need a good employment lawyer in NYC, preferably dealing w gender discrimination cases on Wall Street. Anyone have any recs?

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Explain to me the benefits of an HSA.

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Was there someone who offered shoes and a discount code last week?

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What are the benefits like at Deloitte?

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Better benefits or more money? Which one?

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Does anyone actually care about all the little extras that companies offer - like casual days, gym memberships, coffee bar, etc?

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Do employers actually take proper care of people with disabilities? I have Crohn's disease and have never mentioned in in an interview or application even though it's listed under recognized d… more

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Has anyone here (or spouse) ever focused on applying for companies based on what they offered on a family-planning level? No matter what the role would end up being? IVF, maternity/paternity leave, et… more

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I'm researching what benefits companies could provide to parents of dependents with disabilities or special needs. We already offer DCFSA, but I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions or if you… more

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How to cashout my 401k if I am leaving the firm? Or, what would you do with your 401k if you leave the firm? Do you know who to contact for 401k for Accenture?

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Are larger firms the most likely to offer really nice benefits packages, or is a medium sized company sometimes going to lean into the benefits more to make up for slightly lower offers perhaps? Benef… more

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I have to be honest I don't really understand the inner workings of my stock options, let alone my 401k. How familiar are you with either of these? Any advice?

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It always irritates me when a company pitches itself as being like a family, especially when their benefits or hours don't really allow for you to be with your...actual family.

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Asking this bowl to see what most employees would say: We have a situation where a gentleman has gone through all PTO after the passing of his brother. We do not have bereavement leave. He has in the … more

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Has anyone ever been oversold benefits? Not anything particularly wrongful or an outright lie, but just a loose promise of things like hours being more flexible, etc?

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I currently have two job offers.. first with joining date within the month and the second with joining date in 3-4 months. Can I accept both the offers and keep the second job as a backup option to resort to If I dont … more

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Ok, so, what kind of snacks/coffee provisions are you working with in the office?

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Benefits leaders: what do you offer your employees for gym benefits/discounts? Location: NYC/ count: 300/ hybrid

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Let's get some TGIF vibes in here! I for one am celebrating summer fridays half day. But if you aren't, what makes you feel positive today?

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Which industries/companies pay for additional education and how does one go about getting it? I know this can be common with firms putting people through law school but what else?

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I’m considering a job offer and I have a question re short term disability. They have a plan through Omaha but it only covers like 40-60% max based on number of days out. I’d like to get that number c… more

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Hi all, I created this community several years ago, but have since left consulting.

I’ve been talking with Fishbowl abt opening this community more broadly, so to accomplish that goal, we’ve renamed the bowl to f… more

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Who here has a pension plan and where do you work. Is pension what it's cracked to be or limiting?

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How much room is there for negotiation in benefits? Healthcare obviously not, but things like PTO?

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Does anyone NOT have a 4 day weekend? I don't understand why we are coming in on the 3rd when it interrupts all possibilities for a trip.

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KPMG or Deloitte? Do you know which one is better in terms of benefits? If you work/ed at either let me know what they were.

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Saw another post like this, but asking for more detail from you all on it. What exactly is your firm doing to acknowledge Juneteenth? Not just time off but any awareness efforts. Also, if you don'… more

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Does your company have Juneteenth off? Please include name of your company. Protiviti does not.

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Is there a wait period to take parental leave for new born children? Wife is pregnant and I’d only have been employed one month at time of birth. How is it at your accounting firm?

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This is regarding fertility. I have been told that I have $10k towards treatments but this doesn't go towards the injections needed and doesn't amount to very much in the end. Anyone know of a… more

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BDO USA, LLP I am seeing conflicting information for available medical plan - does BDO offer a High Deductible plan with HSA?

What is the premium like?

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What is the most favorable benefits package you've ever had and was it aligned with your highest comp? And where at?

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Does anyone use Farmers Insurance provided by employer benefits? Did the “Manage Policy” option disappear from your online account homepage? I can no longer update coverage by myself in the online acc… more

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Wanted to get a census of the latest benefits firms are providing for CPA exam fees and review courses. Are you reimbursing exam fees only if passed? Only for one sitting? Are you reimbursing review c… more

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McKinsey & Company Hi - does anyone know the dollar amount coverage for fertility expenses for the following companies in Canada? Thanks!
IBM
Boston Consulting Group
PwC
KPMG
McKinsey & Company
EY

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What benefits do RSM & Grant Thornton provide? As a Senior in NYC IM Tax

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