Managing Director Discussions
Layoffs

So GM doesn't hit their bottom line: why are junior practitioners taking the fall with layoffs when this was largely caused by Rachel Miller and GM leadership mismanaging the service line?

I just want to shout out to my Deloitte brothers/sisters who were laid off without any explanation. Working with an ex Deloitter, he is very impressive, not sure why D laid him off.

Sincerely,
Ex- Deloitte

Manager confirms first year layoffs at PwC are definitely still on.

For those with more experience in the industry: How secure are agency jobs in a bear market or recession? Do layoffs tend to happen? I lived through COVID but my agency didn’t have tons of layoffs. Just a few here and there.

Follow up re KPMG layoffs.
They said this will be it for a RIF. (I hope so but don’t trust them.) 20 opted in, 35 moved to another position in the Firm and 15 were being let go. That makes 70 total when they told us only 60 people would be impacted.

Have seen a lot of referral threads on here. Since most of us have at-will employment couldn't we be fired if our firms found us soliciting other firms? I know it's unlikely but still seems to be a

Do I have less chance of being laid off as a senior or am I just as expendable as a first or second year

I was laid off from Deloitte in the 18th. I have an interview with Amazon for a Senior Program Managers Non Technical position with Amazon hiring manager on Monday. Any advice would be much appreciated. I would love to get into Amazon. I hear their interview process is brutal.

If I am going to get fired from a job due to performance do I stay until I get fired if I do not have opportunities or do I leave before getting fired?

Has anyone here had to spin a layoff for business school admissions?

How bad is accepting counter offers in consulting? Are you the first in line to get fired later ?

The more pedestrian your intellect, the better fit you are at D

Heard of a colleague with an FRM charter being laid off today. Overall excellent person. And you won't believe who they promote year after year.. the character, curiosity and quality of the lifers

Don't join this firm if you for a love of learning and to be inspired. Join if you are a middling who wants a good brand to hack ahead in life and rise above your station

BBDO 🐠 - feeling for you guys today. How many in the layoffs?

Hello Folks , Recently got laid off. Any leads for Project Manager roles or any project management roles will be appreciated. I have overall 7 years experience in IT project management. Thank you 🙏🏼

Hey everybody. Got laid off at D. BTA within strategy and analytics. Mostly LS/HC experience. Anybody can help out with a referral anywhere? Thank you!

Anyone have any idea when the hiring freeze might end within AWS ProServ? I’m currently at Amazon and have a TS clearance, PMP & CSM. I come from a Big4 consulting firm with a background in Enterprise Performance. I’ll be honest and say I’m not feeling very safe in my current role with the ongoing layoffs. Instead of leaving, I’d love to go back to my “consulting roots” and join the ProServ team. I’m taking my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam next weekend. Hoping this freeze is lifted soon.

LEK A1 lateral hire here. How easy/hard is it to get fired for poor job performance?

Accepted an offer at Deloitte but got another offer and want to renege. Worked there before and got laid off. Would other company find out in a background check or anything like that?

I’ve had to talk quite a few clients off a ledge to prevent panicked selling. To what degree are you all seeing this? I’m worried this is an industry trend and will lead to layoffs on our ends

How to ask a startup to share their books with you. Being courted for Manager of S&O role, but don't want to be walking into a sinking ship.

If I want to change practice areas, what is the smartest way to do this? Do I just apply to positions in the relevant practice area and talk about how my skills from my current practice area transfer?

Anyone waitlisted at Tuck/SOM R1 heard anything back? What was the feedback Tuck gave you? Thanks!

Hey guys, looking for recommendations for comfortable shoes that are also work appropriate (ex. for Friday's). I only have oxfords and running sneakers, but I want something in between that's work apt

If the opposing party sent a draft agreement to your client that contains the opposing party’s counsel’s internal notes to their client, and then your client sends that draft to you, is there any obligation to notify opposing counsel?

Are we allowed to phone screen on a recorded line? And are we obligated to announce it prior to starting the call?
I feel like this would turn off the candidate no?

What are the restrictions after auditing a company. I know that you can’t work directly for that company within a year but can you work on advisory projects for that company with another big 4?

Has anyone taken any data analytics classes geared towards internal audit ? If so, please let me know if there was any particular one you liked!

Hi guys, I am on bench for last 5 months joined as a fresher.If i switch now and give my experience letter to new employer and in interview i tell them about the project which I did on my own and don't inform them about my bench time. Will this impact my future ? Accenture Capgemini

Is wipro having job security? Been only a month and my supervisor already blocking calender on few points i need to strengthen and take up more work

Starting a new job next week at Don Mills and Sheppard. (2-3 days a week in office only)
Anyone out there interested in carpooling?

How long have you lived in Toronto and what do you like most about being here?

I've only been living in Toronto for about a month and it doesn't feel like people are very welcoming here. What's the best way to meet new people around the city?