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Utilization Rate

PwC people. Got an email for minimum utilization required for tier 1 or 2 bonus. What is this?!

Traveled M-F, spent 150 nights in hotel, and had 109% utilization yet received 4K pretax bonus as a Manager. Can't believe this happened. #notmypwc

If I'm on the bench can I retroactively go back and charge time to PTO to salvage some utilization?

Got laid off a month ago after 1.5 years despite great snapshots and utilization. Was just offered a consulting position at a much smaller local firm for $5,000 less than what I was making before

Is full utilization or effective utilization considered in annual review?

This just in: Uncle Ernie telling us how shitty of a year we had and that they're stripping our firm-wide holidays so that we can be utilized more and reach our vision 2020 goals!

Does standard utilization look better than adjusted utilization at YE?

I don't like my project. :( Wish there were no utilization metrics.

People complaining about salaries, bonuses, and lack of promotions are exactly why I don't bother killing myself for work, i.e. Excessive travel, 700% utilization, extra BD work, etc. Not worth it.

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

How is utilization actually calculated? Is it based off of 8 hour work days charged to a client chargeable WBS code? Does charging to internal xLos codes affect utilization?

What is the big 4s obsession with utilization? What does being billable have to do with how you perform?

Any tips to bounce back from a low rating? Accept any project to keep utilization high ?

Hi peeps- got laid off last week from PwC because of 72% utilization. Am on H1B visa. Any tips on companies where I can apply? Also, can I negotiate severance options with HR?

So these being fired for low utilization posts are freaking me out. Any EY 🐠 hear anything like this for this performance year yet? Is that automatically considered if you get below a 3?

I am first year senior, how much of a raise should I be expecting this year? My utilization is little low because I took 4 weeks of paternity time and most of my available PTO.

Looks like Comey didn't meet the utilization target...

What is the exact date on which utilization tracking for FY2018 started? I know it's March sometime. When does it end?

When will YTD utilization metrics be available on DNET for 2018? Right now it says there is no data available.

Heading to bschool in the fall, HR knows (app verification). Can they let me go if I'm utilized/needed on my project?

I ended up getting a good rating but my feedback was I need to watch my utilization. I was at 94% and the goal is 90%???

Those who got promoted, what were some of your key metrics? Level/1-5 feedback/utilization/practice?

KPMG 🐠 - NYC advisory associate, was an experienced hire last year but missed the cut off for VC, so this year will be my first chance for VC. My utilization is good, what kind of raise can I expect?

Does anyone know if things like jury duty or bereavement leave count against your utilization? I've heard it doesn't count the same way holidays and PTO do, but not sure how that is possible.

Upvote if you're not a peasant with less than 100% utilization

P1 - Can you explain the various ways that partners are measured and primary drivers are for compensation? Curious how much selling, utilization (individual and group), delivery, etc impacts comp

New hire question: How can I increase my utilization to meet target? Even if I work 40 hrs a week because of my hire date I'll miss the target by 4%.

Does jumpstart positively affect your utilization's bottom line?

Does time spent traveling lower your utilization?

So I was on the PIP last year, almost lost my job mid year, and ended the year with 56% effective utilization, but almost 1000 hours of work on internal initiatives. Counselor assured he can...

how is utilization percentage calculated ??? (prob a really dumb question but w/e)

What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

If your utilization is at 120% - how many weeks can you afford to be on the beach and chill

Does anyone travel 80% plus with utilization around 100% and if so how do find time to work out on the road?

What is an expected utilization percentage during nonbusy season?

Accenture folks- do PTO hours count against your utilization the same as billing unstaffed hours? I'm AFS if it makes a difference.

What is adjusted utilization?

Has anyone ever gotten level 1 rating with lower utilization (in the low 70s)?

How many internal initiatives do you need to be involved in to get a "5" rating - is one strong internal initiative enough for year end reviews with 100% utilization and few mil in sales?