Extremely Disappointing Experience at RSM - People and Culture Associate RSM Employee Review

1.0
25 Jul 2024
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Pros

On a positive note, RSM does offer a decent work-life balance. The company provides flexible working hours and the option to work remotely, which helps employees manage their personal and professional lives more effectively.

Cons

I worked at RSM for almost 1 year, and unfortunately, my experience was far from positive. Here are several reasons why I would not recommend this company: Micromanaging: The management style at RSM is highly intrusive. Supervisors constantly hover over employees, scrutinizing every minor detail. This micromanaging approach stifles creativity and autonomy, making it difficult to perform tasks effectively and with confidence. Low Pay: The compensation at RSM is significantly below industry standards. Despite the high expectations and demanding workload, the remuneration does not reflect the effort and hours put in by employees. This lack of adequate financial reward contributes to a feeling of being undervalued and exploited. Bad Manners: The work environment is marred by unprofessional behavior. Many managers and senior staff exhibit poor manners and a lack of respect for their subordinates. This creates a toxic atmosphere where employees feel demeaned and demoralized. High Turnover: The company suffers from an alarmingly high turnover rate. Talented employees frequently leave due to the unfavorable working conditions, creating a constant cycle of recruitment and training. This not only disrupts team cohesion but also impacts the overall productivity and morale. Overall, RSM fails to provide a supportive and rewarding work environment. The issues of micromanagement, low pay, poor manners, and high turnover make it a challenging and unsatisfying place to work. I would advise potential employees to carefully consider these factors before joining RSM.

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5.0
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Pros

The people are nice and flexible WFH

Cons

The pay is below big 4

2.0
24 Jun 2026
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Pros

- As assurance associate that came over from another public accounting firm, some pros are the ability to work with several different teams. - Hybrid, 2-4 days in office - Learn from senior associates - At my last acct firm never did inventory observations, so got the chance to see what that was like here at RSM

Cons

- Some seniors associates aren’t able to explain or teach which plays a part in your development as a first year associate or intern. I feel first year, intern should be able to leave feedback on senior associates. As if I’m having trouble with a senior who am I supposed to go, due to the hierarchy system they have implemented at RSM. - Can be Clicky & your colleagues will be friends in your face and talk behind you behind your back, I’ve seen it happen to others so I’m pretty sure it happened to me. Houston office can be toxic - Hierarchy system, leave people thinking with senior job titles that they are above you and you can be treated like sh*t - Favortism, you don’t have an equal chance here, because every first year is not put in the same position to succeed. Some first years are able to work closely with partners and the same colleagues but different clients which is where they can have the opportunity to build great relationships while some have to bounce from senior to senior having to learn for each client and adapt to how the senior wants the job done which in turn doesn’t help build relationships. As one can senior want something done such as accounts payable one way then you get to another client and the senior wants accounts payable done another way which makes you look bad in their eyes. Which doesn’t set you up for success at all and can overall lead to a layoff.

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