BRGs
There are this many business resource groups that you can get involved with at Grant Thornton.
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This program is one of the primary ways we give back to the community at GT, by partnering with up-and-coming non-profit organizations.
Purple Paladin Program
New Associates go through this multi-week training program to ensure that you start your career on the right foot.
Jumpstart
"BYOS" is an abbreviation for which affirmative Grant Thornton catchphrase you saw on a banner in the lobby?
Bring Your Own Self!
I am the official State Dessert of Massachusetts, invented in the Omni Parker House in 1856 (hotel where some of you are staying).
Boston Cream Pie
This annual event, occurring in the Summer, is a staple event of our Equality GT BRG in many offices.
Pride Parade
This GT benefit reimburses you up to $500 annually for expenses related to health and wellness.
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
This rotation is an opportunity to work for one of our GT Member Firms in another country for a period of 6 months to 2 years.
International Secondment
This office perk entices professionals to come in on Thursdays.
Boston is also known as Beantown. What kind of beans do they refer to?
Baked Beans
This Boston BRG hosts a "Professional Day" each spring with New Heights Charter School to promote working in this industry, to offer professional advice, and to emphasize GT's culture.
Hint: Most recently held on 3/20.
Black Professionals & Allies BRG
Grant Thornton will reimburse you up to $100 for this important life event.
Pet adoption
This culture concept represents the ability of GT employees to pursue their individual career interests and goals.
Captain your career
In addition to Committees and BRGs, GT Boston has 2 more extracurricular clubs that bring professionals together. What are they?
Book Club & GT Fit
What does the painted line on the ground running through Boston signify?
The Freedom Trail (Walking the Freedom Trail is a great way to soak up the history of Boston!)
The Black Professionals & Allies BRG has led the firm in support of this initiative to advance college students from HBCUs.
TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
GT provides these two types of retirement plans to employees, both of which are fully vested after 3 years.
401k and Pension
This acronym is used internally to refer to the top tier of leadership at GT.
PPMD (Partner, Principal, Managing Director)
GT Boston is part of the Northeast Region. What other 4 offices make up the rest of this region?
Hartford, Iselin, Melville, Manhattan (CT + Metro NY)
Besides swans and seagulls, what other birds are connected with Boston (especially in one specific area)?
Ducks! Robert McClosky's famed 'Make Way For Ducklings' inspired the bronze sculptures of a mother duck and her brood in Boston Commons.
Our CEO, Seth Siegel, was an executive sponsor of this BRG for many years.
Women & Allies
Floating holidays at GT are an opportunity to celebrate holidays that matter to you. There are this many floating holidays offered throughout the year.
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This program enables Audit Interns to participate in 2 internships at GT and have the opportunity to start with the firm as an Associate II.
I2/A2
GT Boston has committees which promote collaboration with teammates across service lines, help shape how we execute our strategic drivers locally, and expand our professionals' experience in areas beyond their normal roles. How many committees are there and what are they?
5 - Business Development & Marketing, Social Engagement & Impact, Training, Recruiting & Resource Development, Advisory Councils.
I'm a glass building and the tallest building in New England, located in Back Bay.
John Hancock Tower