KPMG

"It's about establishing your boundaries and guardrails, like any job. The firm is inclusive but that also means they ask for the same sacrifices from all. If career opportunity and advancement is top on your list, it's a great place. If you want balance, define what that means to you at this point in your life and determine if the career will align with your goals. We're each different and have different needs. Don't measure your success by another person's definition of what that looks like."

"I can only speak for my experience, as a female of color, in saying that KPMG has been a wonderful place to have a career. I've picked up many mentors and sponsors along the way here, and many of them have been male, or white - or sometimes both. The teams I've worked on have been super flexible when it comes to hours, remote work, and general overall flexibility. I feel a "family first" vibe for sure. Granted, you have to get your work done, and deadlines are deadlines (when they're realistic) so being organized and able to manage your time efficiently contributes greatly in the recipe for success. I am not a parent, so I can't speak from experience to that side of life here, but the people I know who have started to have families since being here have expressed feeling supported both in terms of benefits and their management/teams. The culture was great when I got here nearly 10 years ago, but even since then I've seen more and more shifts toward greater flexibility and inclusivity to accommodate people's individuality. Granted this could be different depending on what team or function someone is part of, but I personally love KPMG!"

"KPMG is a large firm so there is a wide range of experiences across locations / groups. I have not had strong female mentors in my location for some time now, though others I'm close to have a lot of female leadership in their office. Personally, the firm provides a lot of benefits and flexibility, if you're willing to set boundaries and take advantage of the benefits."

"Overall, I've found that my team and area of the organization is very supportive, flexible and encouraging of others. I have a good amount of flexibility, but at times of the year the work-life balance can be challenging."

"I definitely think it is important to recognize and share your achievements with your manager so that you can take credit for your own ideas. Don't be afraid to voice your opinions and challenge the status quo for documentation or approaches."