Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      EY

      Engaged Employer

      EY reviews

      Compare reviews

      3.7

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (83,667 total reviews)
      avatar

      Janet Truncale

      79% approve of CEO

      60% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Senior management

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      EY has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 83,667 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The EY employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      84K reviews
      4.0
      May 29, 2008

      Ernst & Young - the perfect mix of professionalism, knowledge and diversity.

      Audit staff
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      First of all, EY really means it when they say that they have a people first culture. Personally, the people aspect was very important for me before I started my career, as I truly believe that if you are not comfortable with the people you are working with, you will not be able to reach your full potential at work. Also, when it comes to flexibility, even at the staff level there is a lot of it. It doesn't matter what it is, the teams I have worked with have always understood and adjusted the schedules accordingly, so that the work gets done but the individuals also get to do what its important in their personal lives.

      Cons

      One downside that I would say is not just relevant to EY but to all the big 4, and that's the insane hours. During busy season, there are times when you literally want to quit as you are working like 60 hours, including weekends. During these times, the people aspect becomes even more important since your team is what helps you get through the miserable three months. Another downside, which might not be a downside per se for everyone, is due to the nature of the profession there might be a lot of travelling and one might have to live out of a suitcase for weeks on end. That is a professional issue and again, is not restricted to EY only.

      3.0
      May 28, 2008

      Watch your direction...

      Advisory senior
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Is a global firm with multi-national locations - Has a solid brand name and infrastructure - Provides opportunity to choose location of work - Provides opportunity to choose career options (Audit, Tax, Advisory) - People First culture with strong initiative towards not just diversity but also inclusiveness

      Cons

      - Slow in responding to needs due to several layers of approvals required - Inter-office transfer to another location is difficult - Translates several years of industry experience into fewer years of experience within the firm - Recruits highly experienced professionals at lower ranks causing inequities - People First culture and inclusiveness mentality still not prevalent in the upper echelons

      5.0
      May 25, 2008

      At Ernst & Young, the people really buy into the tag line of "Quality in everything we do."

      Audit director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      In my years of client service, as well as for a few years outside the firm, it became extremely clear to me that this is a different place to work. The focus on doing the right things right, and putting quality into everything we do seems to permeate the company. There is a respect for each other that is palpable. Although things don't always go as planned, there are the typical frustrations, and there are some people in the firm I'd rather not work with, I still find that each day is challenging and rewarding. EY seems to value the contributions that each employee brings to the equation - and that's quite nice.

      Cons

      It's a BIG company - and with that comes a bit of "process" and "protocol" that needs to be followed. This can be a bit frustrating, but I take it as a small price to pay for the benefits of working for a world leader in professional services. Having its roots in an audit practice, where, in terms of promotion and professional advancement, it was an "up or out" mentality, I still find there is a bit of that philosophy in other departments where it may not make as much sense. Some senior management are still struggling with what to do with long time (15+ years) employees who don't want to be partners.

      Viewing 83644 - 83646 of 83,667 Reviews
      Related searches: EY jobs | EY salaries | EY benefits | EY interviews | EY conversations
      ReviewsEY reviews

      Glassdoor has 114,391 EY reviews submitted anonymously by EY employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if EY is right for you.