Huron Consulting Group Named One of the Best Firms to Work For in 2012
Consulting Magazine Ranks Huron Among Industry-Leading Firms
“Being chosen two years in a row as one of Consulting magazine’s
Best Firms to Work For is an honor and an indication that we are doing
the right things to help our people succeed,” said
The Company was recognized for its excellence in several areas:
- Work/Life Balance. Huron is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance for its employees. The Company provides a generous and flexible time off policy that allows employees to work remotely or on variable schedules to accommodate family and personal obligations. To ease the demands of heavy workloads and out-of-town travel, Huron offers all full-time employees a reimbursement account for various wellness expenses as part of a broader wellness program and a travel recognition program for those who travel frequently.
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Career Development . Huron provides its people with training, coaching and mentoring to enable them to achieve career goals. The Company supports its people as they transition to new jobs and/or reach major milestones. New employees are oriented with an onboarding process that helps them acclimate to the Company, while more senior employees benefit from a structured milestone training to help progress in their careers. The environment centers on coaching and ongoing professional development opportunities including a balance of on-the-job training and formal training opportunities through the Company’sHuron Academy . -
Commitment to the Community. Huron encourages its people to get
involved in the communities in which they live and work. Our employees
share experiences and apply their professional skills while giving
back through volunteerism, which is a fundamental part of Huron’s
values. Huron
Helping Hands brings employees together to support local community
organizations that include
Habitat for Humanity ,Boys & Girls Clubs and theAmerican Cancer Society . This May, Huron employees celebrated the Company’s 10th anniversary by participating in 33 community service events with 31 different organizations worldwide.
“Consulting magazine’s recognition is especially meaningful this
year, as Huron is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2012,” said
Headquartered in
Huron was founded in 2002 with 200 people and has grown to more than
2,000 today. Since inception, the Company’s revenues have grown from
Consulting magazine’s 2012 Best Firms to Work For survey drew
detailed employee engagement insights from nearly 13,000 consultants,
representing more than 400 consulting firms. Consulting looked at
six facets of employee satisfaction: Firm Culture,
For more information about working at Huron, visit www.HuronWorks.com.
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Huron Consulting Group
Jennifer Frost Hennagir, 312-880-3260
jfrost-hennagir@huronconsultinggroup.com