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I worked at EY full-time for 2 weeks
Pros
-Good expense policy (appropriate allowances for breakfast/dinner and you can keep all rewards points for airfare, lodging, rental cars, etc). -Culture is very people oriented. Flexibility and employee work/life balance is stressed greatly by management. EY stresses the importance of taking care of one another. Great maternity / parental leave policies and very flexible work arrangements are available when you need it. I often worked remote from my wife's apartment when we were long distance. -Work life balance is awesome (don't believe the rumors, if you're a smart person and you produce good work, EY will reward you with a generous work life balance). -Vacation policy! 21 days for managers plus 3 personal days and unlimited sick days. -Most teams will work from home on Fridays when traveling -EY has a program where you can decide not to accept a blackberry and instead have EY pay your personal cell bill (up to $150 / month for managers). -Events thrown by EY are larger than life (especially the events when you're promoted to Manager, Sr Manager, or Partner). They are truly amazing experiences. -Opportunity to see many different companies across a broad range of industries -Lots of professional development opportunities -High potential for advancement. You do not have to wait for a spot to "open up" to get promoted. -HR is wonderful -EY really tries to take care of employees at an individual level. If you're unhappy, you can actually talk to HR and they'll work with you to find a part of the company where you fit.



Cons
Excessive travel, client demands, politics and time away from family can make work life balance difficult to obtain.
	

Advice to Management
I know the staffing system is currently being worked on, but any improvement in matching relevant experience and interests with client work would greatly improve morale and help employee retention. Nobody wants to be assigned to an engagement with virtually no useful experience. This creates months of feeling inadequate, frustrated, and eventually, apathetic. Employee apathy is the ultimate business killer. Also, 90% travel is very tough after a few years. All consulting firms struggle with this, but anything management can do, policy wise, to lessen the burden would help set EY's consulting apart from a potential employee point of view.

October 2012 – Current
Ernst & Young LLP - HRSSC
Employee Services Coordinator

• Efficient and effective processing of HR administration within specified procedural and service guidelines supporting all activities relating to employment with EY, and during the leaving process.
• Deliver excellent service in line with HR processes and ensure service level agreements are achieved.
• Generate standard letters and emails to support all HR processes.
• Process all administration relating to events affecting employment during service including the production of internal communications and updating of HR systems.
• Process all administration relating to the ending of employment including production of internal communications and processing of final payments.
• Case manage maternity cases.
• Liaise with the Payroll & Benefits team to ensure consistency of processing and eradication of errors.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of current EY HR policy and process developments.
• Ensure compliance with the firms' policies, best HR practice and employment legislation at all times.
• Dealing with payroll queries generated via the payroll audit reports.
• Action weekly housekeeping reports to ensure accuracy of data on HR systems, and to take appropriate actions identified within reports.
• Processing reference requests for post employment, mortgage, tenancy and work permits for EY UK staff.
• Managing the EY references inbox and HR online forms submitted for all reference requests.
• Development of professional working relationships with HR Business Partners and key operational customers of the HRSSC.
• Committing to own personal development plan and completion of appropriate learning and development activities to ensure capability and skills are current.
• Propose changes to procedures, documentation and standard letters.
• Contribute to wider HRSSC and HR projects and initiatives.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Having colleagues who are supportive, collaborative, and fun to work with can make a huge difference in job satisfaction

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Managing a continuous stream of clients, partners, and other visitors can be overwhelming, especially during peak hours.

Handling a variety of requests and inquiries, some of which may be complex or urgent, can add to the stress.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
EY places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality services, which fosters a culture of excellence and professionalism.

Colleagues and managers are generally supportive, providing guidance and assistance when needed, which helps in personal and professional development.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Morning: Ensure you arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the office opens to prepare for the day.

Tidy up the reception area, ensure all necessary supplies (like visitor badges, pens, notepads) are stocked, and turn on any required technology.

Review overnight emails, check the schedule for meetings and visitors, and prioritize tasks for the day

Afternoon:Continue to greet and assist visitors and clients. Ensure the sign-in process is followed and provide directions or assistance as needed

Manage the phone system, ensuring calls are answered promptly and routed correctly.

Late Afternoon:Review the day’s activities, follow up on any pending tasks or inquiries, and ensure all visitor logs are complete.

Tidy up the reception area, restock supplies, and prepare for the next day’s visitors and meetings.

Ensure all messages have been delivered and any outstanding issues have been addressed.

A day at EY is extremely busy supporting up to 13 Directors in a remote capacity.  This would include extensive diary management, booking travel, liaising with both team members and external clients.  Arranging meetings and making sure their day runs as smoothly as possible.  It's imperative in this role that you prioritise work effectively to manage the Directors expectations to deliver a pofessional and proficient service.  Reliability is also key to this role as the turnaround of work needs to be delivered in a timely manner.
I learned that communication is key in a role where you have to work remotely from your Directors and that good rapport needs to be built up quickly in order to gain the trust and to provide the best possible service to your Directors.
Management can sometimes be difficult as most work remotely from the team and Team Leaders are not always accessible.  This means a lot of self management, which is not a problem with someone with my experience but not ideal for all personnel.
Co- workers very supportive and helpful to all members and work hard to make sure as a team we deliver an excellent service for our Directors and standards are high.
As we work as a team flexibility is not always an option and this can be difficult at times when you are trying to find a work/life balance.
The most enjoyable part of the job is the variety it provides in terms of the work we do and working with a team of co-workers that are always willing to help and support you.

My typical day at work included:
•	Maintenance and ownership of a number of departmental controls and records 
•	Project management of tax compliance engagements including planning, scheduling work, coordinating and
communicating to teams, managing any changes to schedule, keeping teams updated etc. 
•	Managed client teams on strategic projects, including planning and scheduling of work, liaising and coordinating teams in different locations, both in the UK and overseas offices
•	Acted as first point of contact for non-tax technical queries 
•	Led negotiation meetings with clients and HMRC on claims standard correspondence
•	Oversee client engagement and disengagement process 
•	Led and facilitated regular meetings with Partners, Directors and other stakeholders within EY on projects 
•	Managed deadlines and ensured timely delivery, qualified and prioritised projects
•	Analysed and presented management reports, including weekly trend analysis and cost management
•	Management of information / records received, filing and general departmental assistance, such as annual tax
return requests, client chasing letters, drafting of fees etc. 
•	Worked virtually with our UK based Client Account Teams and the off shore teams in India (Global Delivery Services GDS)
•	Managed internal and external SLAs and delivery
•	Acted as Quality and Risk Management coordinator for the team to ensure relevant authority is proactively acquired, managed and corrected

Title: "Great Experience as a Microsoft Software Engineer"

I had the opportunity to work as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, and I can confidently say it was a fantastic experience. Microsoft is a well-established company known for its cutting-edge technology and innovation, and it didn't disappoint.

As a Software Engineer, I found the work environment to be highly collaborative and filled with talented professionals. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion was evident in the diverse teams I had the pleasure of working with.

One of the standout aspects of working at Microsoft was the ample learning and growth opportunities. The company encourages employees to continuously enhance their skills, which is essential in the tech industry. I had access to numerous resources, training programs, and chances to attend tech conferences.

Moreover, Microsoft's dedication to work-life balance was evident. While there were times when we had to meet tight deadlines, the overall work culture allowed for flexibility and encouraged a healthy work-life balance.

In terms of compensation and benefits, Microsoft offers a competitive package, including excellent healthcare, retirement, and stock options. This added to the overall positive experience of working there.

Overall, as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, I had the privilege of working on exciting projects, collaborating with talented individuals, and growing as a professional. Microsoft is undoubtedly a top-tier tech company, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to further their career in the tech industry.

If you are planning to get in audit, please re think. Less pay, work is expected to do even on weekends, your team needs you to finish it up no matter how long you worked. 
Work Life balance is a joke, even including me, i know people who really dont have a life outside work. 
People who say, they enjoy being in audit, i dont know what they mean by. its a tiring job with too much travelling, it is said that busy season is the only period you would be working for long hours, thats a lie, even after that also you would be working long hours. I know many peers who wanted to leave the place once they get qualified, and some even didnt waited for long, they left for their own good. It is kind of an expectation that even though you are tired, or not feeling well, you need to be always respondive and happy, othewise everything come under review. Any one who is thinking of audit and want to have a life outside work, please dont consider this job, with the salary and the amount of work, this is way less. There would be people defending over my comments, but this is the truth. You can take it as an advice, and expereince the things i said in future, then anyone can understand why the worklife balance is really important and im not suggesting anyone to pick up audit, unless the person have high amount of knowledge with great excel skills. 

•a typical day at work
Varies from day to day! in my role, we have to multitask and work to tight and conflicting timescales and deadlines. You never know what urgent tasks are going to come in from one day to the next! A typical day would consist of processing offer letters and acceptances, arranging relocation for foreign nationals, processing paperwork for CoS applications. Setting joiners up on the payroll and IT systems. Arranging new joiners inductions. I have the busiest service line to action, and do this efficiently and effectively in addition to supporting the team coach/manager in numerous adhoc tasks and requests

•what you learned
Working for such a corporate environment I have learnt to communicate in a way which is suited to all levels of staff. I find I conduct myself in a friendly professional manner, both on the phone and face to face, or over email. this environment has helped me be able to prioritise my workload and work to a consistently high standard as you would expect from such a professional company. 

•management
Management style varies between team, but generally quite good... although, in my opinion, managers often lose focus on the importance of staff morale.

•your co-workers
Great bunch of people! we all pull together supporting each other through busy periods.

•the hardest part of the job
Switching off!

•the most enjoyable part of the job
The variety of people I liase with on a daily bases.

My time at EY allowed me to develop professionally and personally, and I really enjoyed my role and building strong relationships with both my colleagues and clients. 

I learnt so much in my 4 years there, acquiring and developing skills for both the workplace and my personal life. My favourite parts of my role was the responsibility we were given to manage projects and our own time. Workplace flexibility was also an important value at EY which I felt created a dynamic workplace and helped to motivate employees. Management were considerate of their employees and worked hard to ensure that everyone could benefit from the development opportunities available to us.

My typical day at work would involve speaking to clients and providing them with advice to their solutions, communicating with our overseas network in order to propose solutions to client issues, research, internal meetings around ongoing projects and upcoming opportunities, and usually work on excel in terms of fees, financial management and budgeting. 

The hardest part of the job was learning what work to prioritise in busy periods, but this is something that I got better at over time and would always keep my managers or clients updated around deadlines and when things would be delivered.

Pros

- Good package - Remote & Flexible working - Excellent technology to support role - Inclusive environment. Diversity and Inclusivity are embraced - Employees (once proven) are given a lot of autonomy in how the role is performed - Global mindset. Everyone accepts the benefits of working across multiple timezones

Cons

- Many UK roles (especially in global functions) are moving to cheaper labour centers - Vast salary disparities for people in similar roles/ranks - Global functions are heavily US centric - Progression often relies on personal networks rather than ability - Disregard for any function that is not generating revenue (e.g. Process Improvement. - Real lack of any support to retrain/relocate individuals into new roles, should their role be eliminated.

Advice to Management

Stop trying to fix something that isn't broken. My last few years at EY saw one initiative after another being launched as the 'Silver Bullet' to successful Technology development (e.g. Product Management, Agile development, centralisation of resources in an operations function). The amount of change was crazy and was impossible to keep pace with. Also take a long hard look at the internal recruitment function. We live in an ever changing world, and re-organisation is inevitable, however there is a lot of high-performing talent falling out the organisation as a consequence. I really enjoyed my time at EY and would have loved to stay and help. Sadly it did not happen.

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