Utilization rates seem so unreasonable. If the firm wants to keep knowledge in house they should put people on the beach to make internal documents

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We require them to do this while they are on a project. Must be nice to only have to do internal work while on the bench. 🙄

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You are smoking crack if you think McK doesn't track billability. You may not have explicit targets against it, and there may be a lot more leeway given at junior levels than at a big 4, but trust someone is measuring it and at some point if it dips too low a conversation will be had.

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But they'd have to replace all their laptops from the sand!

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OP I've been on the beach doing internal work for almost three months. Help.

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Been on the beach for 45 days in all this year. Things were slow in January. Not the worst thing if you can recoup. I'm at 73% YTD. Just need to make sure you are helping with training, recruitment and knowledge/LOPs.

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Wait! How did you guys know your utilization? You track it yourself????😦😦😦

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Yeah they are tracking it but no one is actively using it on me to dictate my decisions yet. Idk I give a lot to this job and I'm glad they'll let me beach it once in a while to bounce back!

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Manila PD support sends out an email every month. Just check abs make sure everything is OK there. But, I am practice dedicated and it may be different for others.

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So I've been told McK doesn't have util rates as much

My billability for my first year was.... 8%? :O

My utilization was 12% at a B4. There are always exceptions.

My first year I was on the beach for < 15 days. Just stay engaged and network with the right people.

LOPs?

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Is 85% standard utilization good? What is considered low utilization?

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If we are working for firm contribution will that increase our utilization?

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In light of all discussions on FB, it seems to me that individuals at our firm have been removed out of EY beyond PIP related issues.
To help the community brace itself, please provide facts on your Utilization, level, leads, YoE at EY, and network.
My experience seems that the ones let go, had weak network.

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What's the calculation for utilization ?? How to increase it ??

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I’m a LVN working in Managed Care in Los Angeles, i am applying for Utilization Management review nurse and unaware of how much I should be requesting for an hourly rate? Is $34 an hour too much or too little?

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Where can we check what our utilization is?

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Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

New to ACN, M level, was staffed briefly on a short term project (4 weeks) then got pulled from that project to work on a different one but that only lasted 6 weeks. Utilization is low less than 35% so I’m concerned and don’t have a solid plan for turning things around. As an experienced hire it seems like a battle to establish yourself and find consistent work and develop your network. Did some BD work but was never provided to it w a chargeable code. Any suggestions on turning things around?

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Hi fishes,

What is PYTD utilization in TOD, what it represents and how it's calculated?

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Gave my two weeks notice and literally was told straight up to not charge any time on my engagement. I obviously don’t care about utilization but y’all this place is crazy

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Utilized the jetlag to workout from 5-6:30am - win!!! #starttobrilliantmornings

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How much does a sub par timesheet compliance factor into yearly reviews if utilization is high and all other marks are good?

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Curious: for those evaluated or incentivized on utilization and hours, how does that affect your work planning and productivity? Any negative impact? Not knocking anyone's system, just wondering.

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Does LOA affect utilization?

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