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Grant Thornton

How’s Grant Thornton’s Unlimited Vacation Policy Been Working Out?

Caleb Newquist
November 21, 2016

Last year, the only second-tier accounting firm not cool enough to go by its inititals, Grant Thornton, announced a new paid-time off policy that would allow its employees to take unlimited vacation. Although GT employees seemed happy with the idea, the move was met by skepticism here and elsewhere.

Grant Thornton Offers Unnecessary Reminder

Caleb Newquist
November 8, 2016

#ElectionDay fact: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are two of the most unpopular candidates in […]

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Don’t Pretend That the Presence of Three Grant Thornton CEOs Had Nothing to Do With a Cubs Victory

Caleb Newquist
October 31, 2016

The first Cubs World Series win at Wrigley Field in 71 years wasn't just going […]

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Grant Thornton Admits 47 New Partners and Principals

Caleb Newquist
August 16, 2016

Grant Thornton announced its new partner class yesterday and while this year's group was slightly […]

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Grant Thornton CEO Does His Best Ferris Bueller Impression

Caleb Newquist
August 5, 2016

Mike's just blowing off work to see a Cubs game: Our @mikemcguireCLT put on his […]

Here’s Your Open Thread for BDO Compensation Discussions (2016)

Caleb Newquist
July 27, 2016

BDO is a firm on a roll. Just last week they announced a third straight […]

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Here’s Your Open Thread for Grant Thornton Compensation Discussions (2016)

Caleb Newquist
July 19, 2016

Grant Thornton saves its compensation discussions for the dog days of summer. My hunch is that they like sharing disappointing news when people are feeling lethargic and unwilling to make too much of a fuss over a raise that barely keeps up with inflation.