Consulting Discussions
Utilization Rate

Is a $60K base salary with a $30/billable rate or $100K flat salary better? Assuming 80-90% utilization for both. There are other variables of course, but in terms of salary alone, which would you take?

Anyone at ZS could please let me know your utilization? I am half-staffed but for some reasons I don’t have too much work to do (had shown my availability to the team) and now I am super worrying about the year-end performance target. I joined months ago and waiting to be staffed on the second project.. thanks

How much does utilization matter for 1st year analysts

This seems so icky, but maybe I’m overreacting. I was asked by a senior manager to bill hours to a project I didn’t work 😒we have worked together once I can tell said sr mgr is not a fan of me. Background about me , I recently switched service lines, my utilization is low despite asking for work , and I’d say I’m unhappy with the role /type of work if I’m being totally honest. What would you do if you were me ?

Director of Utilization Review salaries

Aws vs Deloitte for culture and wlb? Also does Amazon have utilization for hours like Deloitte

Where’s the line between giving your leaders the benefit of the doubt vs this pattern is pretty dang toxic? I don’t want to leave but I’m so exhausted by the gate-keeping, the self-interest of leaders lacking any kind of employee first mentality, and the lip service of “we want to make this the best place to work.” I’m being told I’m under-utilized but when I try to bring more to the table, I’m either given empty promises or immediately dismissed. - I’m severely burnt out on trust-fails.

Hello,
I have worked in healthcare for almost 4 years now. I have experience in managed care, utilization management, and clinical administrator coordinator. I love my job and the pay is fair but being single and on my own it is not enough to live on and enjoy. I make about 55K and am really hoping to reach at-least a 75K+ job. I also have my Bachelors degree in Sociology! Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for jobs so I can make higher pay and actually enjoy my hard work earnings?

Does SGOs count towards utilization?

What is average salary for Behavioral health utilization review positions requiring an LCSW/LPC?

I’m billed out at $195 an hour. Assuming a 40 hour workweek (lol) I’m paid a little over $36 an hour (76k/yr) My realization is about 90% and my utilization is at about 110%. When I asked if my raised could bump me to 80k instead of 76 it was implied that I was out of my mind.

What’s the discrepancy here? There’s no way this firm is adding almost $160/hr in value to my work through software, workpapers etc. I just fail to see a justification for this big of a gap.

What’s a bad utilization for new joiners (associate)? I joined in June (bad timing?) and just got staffed on something not related to what I got hired for so there might be a bit of a gap between projects. Should I be worried?

My MD wants me to log hours to a code just for utilization purposes. Is this normal and all the trainings they give us are BS or should I report him? Worried about retaliation but I know if we get caught Im the one who will get screwed and he will figure a way out of it. HELP!!

A dynamic professional with 7.6 years of extensive experience in Business Development, P&L Management, Operations Management, Training and Recruitment, Guest or Client Servicing, Sales, Banking and Finance, General Administration across the Hospitality Industry.

Seeking a position where I can make the best utilization of my knowledge & skills that will help me grow & develop along with the organization

A dynamic professional with 7.6 years of extensive experience in Business Development, P&L Management, Operations Management, Training and Recruitment, Guest or Client Servicing, Sales, Banking and Finance, General Administration across the Hospitality Industry.

Seeking a position where I can make the best utilization of my knowledge & skills that will help me grow & develop along with the organization

Is utilization common across all big 4? I’m coming from a boutique firm and curious about it. It sounds super scary to me…

Ok what do we make of this - started a new role, in a new service line to me, new company 4 ish months ago . The third month in I was 100% utilized super busy , learning lots , working with different folks. Now 4 months in , I ask for work - folks have nothing for me to do , I am about 20%-50% utilized, I’m not hearing negative or positive feedback , I feel as if I’m getting left out of some client meetings, I’m not getting quick or in some cases any feedback on work I do

Is EY consulting in a hiring freeze right now? Recruiter said utilization rate is low atm and they can’t make me an offer rn but will keep me posted. Considering the economy, is it likely that they will make the offer this year?

Any HR due diligence professionals - my firm is looking for a Senior Manager. Will have significant say in how the whole shop is run and no utilization minimums. Small team with a steady pipeline but looking to grow at the manager level and up. Reach out if interested. FYI: I can’t get a bonus for this because it directly benefits me. We just want good people.

What is your utilization rate?

My company has everyone below manager at 97% and claims that is industry standard. Agree?

I want to get my PhD, but all of the programs I want require a full time commitment for the first year. What are my options? Is a sabbatical an option? Or would I have to straight up resign? Utilization notwithstanding (I’m a GPS consultant)…is it possible to go part time? I completed my master’s full time while a full time Deloitte consultant. I know school can be done, but for PhDs they usually want you to also work as a TA. Additionally, I am not interested in online programs.

Utilization is a stupid concept. Mine dropped from 80 to 55 after taking PTO. And then the company blabbers on “don’t be afraid to take PTO!” Lol piss off

I am part of a recent acquisition in professional services at Salesforce and my role changed from people management with no utilization to billable but I’m on the bench. I wasnt looking to leave consulting and we are very slow but I’m low in the chain now and can’t do anything to grow our pipeline. Going crazy To stay busy. I know I should enjoy getting paid to hang out but I’m very anxious and getting concerned I may be laid off. Should I go to another firm or wait it out?

A lot of folks don't want to spend 12 hours a day working, especially doing busy work that doesn't get us anywhere. Sorry utilization has been low, we don't want to sit on our laptops at 6am.

Hi fellow consultants - I am working on an internal project for my company. I am hoping you can help with 3 easy questions:
1. What company do you work for?
2. From a timesheet/utilization standpoint, what does your company consider as a work week? (e.g, 40 hours, 50 hours)
3. How many hours are you expected to work in a week?

Hey there! I am an RN specialized in surgery trying to break into remote utilization work, specifically review of insurance claims. Does anyone have experience going from bedside into health insurance with no experience? I have less than a year of nursing experience but ready to make the switch because of working during the pandemic, getting my masters, and crap pay.

Hello! I’m an lpn of 27 years . I have my license in PA and waiting for my flordia license . Looking for remote work with chronic care management, utilization review or LTC insurance groups . Any suggestions ?

I just switched to a service line that’s more on the advisory side less compliance work. Today, I received an email about my low utilization rate. I have asked managers for work. Prior to the new fiscal year I was close to 100% Utilization each week. I’ve spoke to other colleagues who say they also have very little work to do. Yet it looks like we are still hiring. I’m not sure what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions? I feel as if the next step is to arrange a meeting with my career co?

Anyone else here have terrible utilization because their deals die and a code never opens? /can’t find another code to book hours? I’m sitting on over 200 billable hours at this point

Looking for tips! I got staffed on a PMO Support engagement for the next few months. I am not contributing or controlling any deliverables as it’s a whole different group managing that. To prevent utilization impact, I thought it wouldn’t be that bad but here I am doing admin work. Any ideas to keep my head cool while I look for other opportunity to roll off within the firm or outside the firm?