How does PwC calculate utilization? Do approved leaves get excluded from the calculation, or does the denominator remain unchanged regardless of leave taken?

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Denominator is constant
That’s why the util target is 85-88% to account for the paid leaves that one can take

Different for each service line and platform
Can check yours in my metrics

Depends on your level and service line.
For instance, in COE external audit, an associate and sr associate need to maintain 82% of util and manager is required to maintain 75%.
You can check yours on mymetrics.

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