Consulting Discussions
Utilization Rate

for federal projects that cap you at 40/week, do the leadership ever take this into account how it effects your utilization?

So my utilization is currently low and EY announced they would be doing layoffs starting July 1. I've decided to apply to other places. I am currently in the process of getting my clearance (tbc)

Salaam my brothers and sisters. EY basically announced that there would layoffs starting July 1 and because my utilization is quite low, I am going to start applying to other places. (Tbc)

My utilization has been so low since COVID closed off the offices. Should I be worried? Should I reach out to my relationship/career coach? Change to another group/line of service??

Is anyone still on the bench? I don't know what I should do... utilization significantly went down and so depressed now

First year BTS TCI, started in June 2019 and have 65% CS utilization so far. How worried should I be?

Associate. Almost 3 yrs experience. 100% utilization. Promotion still off the table b/c of recession?

Anyone have any good templates for manually tracking utilization on excel?

Is it dishonest for consulting firms to say "no covid-related layoffs", while suddenly counseling out a bigger % of people, or letting people go due to low utilization under the guise of performance?

People keep using the term “low performer” when speaking to possible lay offs. Is this defined just by looking at utilization % or is it more focused on client delivery/performance?

Is it worth it to be the highest utilized staff and senior? I say no, the raise/bonus difference is not that different

Was on the bench right before COVID hit, & now of course have been unassigned with everything going on. I’m painfully bored of watching online trainings, and afraid of layoffs due to low utilization 😣

salaried folks: how does your firm calculate your utilization target? My firm calculates as follows:
52 weeks * 40 hrs/week = 2080 hrs/ year
* 55% util=1200 hrs target. Is this standard?

Currently a Staff/Analyst at EY and in the process of getting my clearance (I believe it's either Secret or Top Secret). A bit anxious about layoffs because although I'm staffed, my utilization is low

Question: Is it normal to have a teamlead role combined with a 50% utilization rate?

Can anyone assuage my fears of being laid off? Midwest, work for RSM (not Chicago). Just started in October, and have 4 parts passed. Have not been well utilized this season, straight 55 and (cont)

Mother earth is at least recovering due to a significantly reduced human footprint and utilization of her resources, amidst the disastrous COVID19 pandemic

Who else is experiencing anxiety knowing that projects are being put on hold or cancelled and utilization isn’t that great, and that you’re on an H1 visa?

How's everyone's utilization metric doing rn? Just gauging. I don't feel like I'm doing so hot and I'm kinda worried.

How do you handle busy season OT/utilization requirements while WFH, kids/family all home too? Feel like I’m on the computer round the clock while taking care of my fam, no sleep & just hittin 8hr/day

For those who left big 4 for an industry job, what is your “utilization rate” like now for the year?

Tech implementation folks, what is your utilization target (hrs/week)? How many hours do you actually work per week (incl. admin/non-billable work)?

Tech implementation folks, what is your utilization target (hrs/week)? How many hours do you actually work per week (incl. admin/non-billable work)?

Is it a culture issue that nobody wants to teach/give work to the intern? I’m a winter tax intern and either there is no work at all to be done in the office or nobody wants to waste utilization on me

My tax group is under utilized and significantly less busy than last year. Anyone else experiencing this?

First year manager with 60% utilization. Had to take long vacation for personal reasons. Should I be worried?

Deloitte 🐠 - can your salary position within your band influence utilization? E.g. two SC’s with a salary of 110 and 160 respectively - will a partner pick the cheaper resource to bolster margin?

Utilization targets for each level within your firm....and go!

Hey Guys, wanted to know whether utilization gets adjusted when you take LOA. TIA

Is Deloitte good at honoring bonus percentage sold during hiring? New at Deloitte and been on bench for month already . Bit worried for my utilization.

At your firm what’s the denominator on utilization? 2080? Or is it calculated after provided PTO, sick days, holidays, etc. (e.g. at 9 weeks of PTO/sick/holidays, would be 1720)?

What is an expected utilization by fiscal year end? I’m possibly up for a promotion but my utilization is at 88% as an A2. It’ll get higher in the next couple of months, but what’s a good target?

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

Anyone have any experience with Genpact? What’s TC and base like for an experienced SC? I’m hearing $150k base? What’s the interview process like? What about bench and utilization requirements?

Are budgeted hours as big a deal at Big 4? I've legit been asked why I charged 8 hours one day on a client I was assigned 40 for the week. It makes it difficult to hit utilization targets too

Does Deloit fire for low utilization with high performance? Got rolled off during holidays and not able to get any project and now I might end performance year with 70% utilization. Am I in trouble?

How closely does your team track utilization? How often? How much does it impact promotions?

Do any firms not have utilization metrics?