Workplace Issues

You’ve just received word that your job is going to switch to the fully remote paradigm. That means no more travel expenses or traffic, no more rushing frenetically from place to place, and no more of the crushing outfit dilemma you’ve faced with each new day.

It’s day one of your work week. The weekend that disappeared in the blink of an eye seems like a distant memory; illusory, at best.

Getting promoted is the goal—or at least that's what we're led to believe. The truth is sometimes a promotion can be less than ideal, especially as we move into a post-Covid climate.

The alarm goes off at 7:50am and you roll out of bed. You take your new thirty second commute to the desk nearby and turn on your computer.

Consulting is one of the most rewarding and meaningful career paths for students and recent graduates, and aspiring consultants face difficult questions when deciding which firms to pursue for internships and full-time positions. “What kind of culture do I want?

Today, we’re pleased to announce the Best Consulting Firms in Europe and in Asia-Pacific for the Data Analytics practice area. Vault's Consulting rankings are based on a survey of more than 16,000 consultants across North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Latin America.

Today, we’re pleased to announce the Best Consulting Firms in Europe and in Asia-Pacific for the Health Care practice area. Vault's Consulting rankings are based on a survey of more than 16,000 consultants across North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Latin America.

Today, we’re pleased to announce the Best 15 Consulting Firms in Asia-Pacific and in Europe for Innovation. Vault's Consulting rankings are based on a survey of more than 16,000 consultants across North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Latin America.

Today, we’re pleased to announce the Best 15 Consulting Firms in Europe and in Asia-Pacific for Firm Culture. Vault's Consulting rankings are based on a survey of more than 16,000 consultants across North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and Latin America.

With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, some of us might be preparing for a night of celebration with friends or with family, or perhaps with a group of coworkers who are planning to dip out at 5 and hit the nearest watering hole. Whichever the case may be, being responsible and staying safe always apply when going out for a night on the town.

We’d all like to go on exotic vacations or buy a brand-new Ferrari. Some of us just want to purchase awesome collectibles that are totally not toys, and watch cartoons all day.

It’s difficult enough juggling your classes, homework, and studying, all while attempting to have some semblance of a social life, but what if you also need money? Some students prefer to have financial freedom while they are attending college, and it’s important to find a part-time job that not only provides that freedom, but that also fits in with an already hectic and stressful schedule.

We all face challenges and changes—and we have had plenty of both lately—but it is how we cope and respond that helps frame our next steps. One approach worth exploring is having a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset.

We recently spoke a bit about some career paths that are less likely to fall victim to automation, and you can read that article here. While there are many jobs that will always be best done by human beings, certain jobs can actually benefit from automation and the industry is experiencing an upswing due to the growing need for AI intervention.

In today’s world there are numerous challenges facing college graduates. From the saturation of the job market with degree holders to the rising cost of living, navigating the professional world is arguably more difficult than ever.

Today, we're excited to release our annual ranking of the Best Consulting Firms to Work For in North America. Our Consulting Rankings highlight the best firms in dozens of categories and include the overall Top 50, the Most Prestigious Consulting Firms, the Best Boutique Consulting Firms, the Best Firms by Practice Area, and the Best Firms to Work For in key employment factors including compensation, work/life balance, corporate culture, and more.

Like it or not, social media has become a staple of everyday life. It is used to stay in touch with friends and family, to organize events, to network, and it allows individuals with social anxiety to communicate in a way that is comfortable for them.

Any career is bound to have its ups and downs. At any given time, it could be smooth sailing when suddenly a rogue wave pops up and dashes your dinghy to bits, leaving you stranded in the ocean with half a paddle…and there are sharks in the water…and giant squids.

Today, we're excited to release our 2022 Banking 25, a ranking of the best investment banking firms to work for in North America. The ranking is based on a survey of more than 3,600 banking professionals.

Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate who just entered the workforce, or a grizzled, forty-plus hour a week veteran, you’ve undoubtedly encountered a few of the more unsavory personality traits that colleagues and coworkers sometimes have to offer. Let’s take a closer look at some of these traits, along with some tips for dealing with them.

Early to bed, early to rise…with the worm, and the health, and the wealth, and all that. The old adage that is famously attributed to Benjamin Franklin (besides the whole worm thing) is not just a fancy string of words, but a mantra that we should all try to live by.

Apologies for the dearth of content the last couple of weeks. One of my resolutions as a recovering lawyer is 1) to actually take vacation time and 2) actually not work while I'm doing that.

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

The New Year offers the promise of a fresh start, and due to the toll the pandemic is still taking on us, the ability to start fresh is likely more compelling than ever before. This New Year offers hope for new possibilities—new jobs, new careers, new skills, new growth goals—as we aspire to make meaningful differences in our lives.