Will attending a training drop my utilization?

I have been tagged for this project that doesn’t start until June 10th. My utilization is going to drop significantly but at the same time the deployment team cannot present me elsewhere. Ugh!

On the bench for a week or so before start of new project. Do I take PTO or just bill GAA. Any advice on managing utilization?

I wish admin utilized Tier 1 supports with teachers. Smiles, appreciations and acknowledging ones efforts would do a great deal to boost morale and climate. I just don’t understand what that is so hard to do.

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

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...

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

What are ways to deal with high latency mricroservice in a given region. Given that it's Cpu utilization is not exhausted.. So no vertical scaling ???

What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

In the last PDM town hall, they said they were going to lower utilization targets for those that work on projects with capped hours. For those people, have you seen your utilization target lowered? I haven’t seen shit change for me.

Hello, I am looking to make a career change that starts at a minimum 75K salary. The economy is tough right now and I can no longer afford to stay in my current role. I have a bachelors degree in Sociology with experience in managed care, utilization management, & clinical admin.. Does anyone have any suggestions for a possible higher paying career that I would be qualified for based on my background?

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!

I’m an occupational therapist looking to transition out of traditional OT. I would like to get a remote position in Utilization Review or Appeals/Denials. I also recently got a data analytics certificate so would be open to healthcare analytics. Anyone know a resource or looking to hire for these?

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

Anyone afraid to take vacation in FY18, for fear of missing utilization? 🙋🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

Bain fish, does anyone know how utilization in North America is trending for this year?

What other performance factors are considered for PDM besides utilization?

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

Have any respiratory therapists found jobs OTHER than being a clinical RT? I want to possibly change careers, but I am finding that a lot of jobs (clinical liason, utilization review, etc) want you to have a nursing degree, not a respiratory degree. I feel like as an RT we are limited to jobs.

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Has anyone gone into YE with lower than the target utilization? I have about 2 months worth of PTO and trainings this year but want to know how a low utilization will affect my YE rating

Hello Fishes,

I need job in SAP SD role YOE 4. Can anyone please refer me in case there are any openings?
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Hi Fishes,

Looking for a Business Analyst (Presales Consulting) role with 3.5 years of experience. Please let me know if you are aware of any such opportunities.

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I've been trying to figure out why TikTok is so popular. I mean, I get it: it's easy to use and fun, but what's the ROI?

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If someone decide to resign within probation period itself. what will be notice period and if reason is salary, will Amdocs revise the package?

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What is something your government could implement to make your work easier/more productive?

People moving from KGS to KPMG canada.. how do you do that? Joined kgs few months back in consulting.. Is this a permanent Transfer or just an onshore assignment for sometime?

Looking for new opportunities in CRE in NYC. Valuation, underwriting or something similar. Significant experience with ARGUS Enterprise, just finished a Python/data science course. Interested in talking to REITs but open to talk to anyone needing my skill set outside of traditional appraisal.

Any suggestions? Appreciative of any leads...

So we waited all that time to learn that Madison and Peter are just going to give it a shot against the wishes of Peters awful Mom?

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DXC or Capgemini or Fidelity Investments. Fidelity has offered highest amongst 3. I am having 11 YOE.

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3L with mostly A’s and B’s. I am having the worst luck trying to find work for after school and my experience working with lawyers has left me completely dejected. I cannot get an interview to save my life. I was so excited to get an externship summer after 2L with a small business and IP firm only to get yelled at on the phone a few times for not doing an assignment correctly. Mind you, I was working FOR FREE as it was a school connected externship. That made me never want to work in the law.

Immigration lawyers had sent me a questionnaire to fill out for Manager PERM. They now just came back saying that they need to assess me for a different position. Anyone else experience this? I wonder if this means they’ll now just file a Senior Perm instead? Asked them but they’re not very responsive.

Senior Manager looking to make a switch within Saudi Arabia but willing to consider GCC too. I’ve 11 years experience in retail banking in U.K. and Europe and spent the last 3 years in Saudi Arabia. If any Fish can provide recommendation do let me know. I’ve tried connecting with regional recruiters but they’re just paper pushers.

I read on another thread that someone got rejected by HBS without interview and was then accepted to GSB in the same round. Does anyone else have some success stories like this to share with us HBS rejects?

Any fishies in MPLS and willing to share AE salary expectations?

what you say about Capgemini Salesforce practice? salary, benefits? culture?

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Hello all - Happy Friday! Any resources/books/documents/courses you would recommend to get up to speed really quick on Change management?
I'm planning on doing some weekend reading.
Thank you, much appreciated!

Any recommendations for a work desk?
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I see foldable desks going for $100. Any foldable standing desks out there?

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

Friend wants to do myrtle beach for his bachelor party. Is that place any good

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Anyone take SHRM? How many hours did you study?

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

What are some concrete reasons why someone in consulting would be fired, other than the obvious stupid things?

Which major cities have the worst humidity?

Major cities that come to my mind are NYC, Chicago, DC, Boston, Philly, Houston, Austin, Miami, Atlanta, LA, Sanfran, San Diego, Denver, Seattle, etc.

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...

Does anyone from recruiting knows about candidate matching technology fast enough to keep up with the high volume resumes (million resumes a year)?Or bots that would proactively search for candidates?

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

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I have an alarm at home, but I feel like I'm not truly awake until I'm walking down the concourse and someone yells, "SHOE SHINE!" at full volume in my ear.

Bank recommendations for a consultant who has recently moved to the US? Looking for best online service/credit card points program, based out of Northeast (NY, PA, MA)