Halloween Trivia
What U.S. city is known as the “Witchcraft Capital?”
Salem, Massachusetts
How many floating holiday options does GT offer?
4 - Floating holidays are an opportunity to celebrate holidays that matter to you!
(President's Day, Juneteenth, Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day, & Veteran's Day)
Who is the Central Region's Managing Principal?
Jeff Bradford
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
42
The Chicago Marathon starts in what large urban park that is also nicknamed "Chicago's Front Yard?"
Grant Park
Where does the quote “Double, double toil and trouble” come from?
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
What's the name of the GT benefit that's offered to employees (starting at the associate level) where they can take unlimited time off?
FTO (Flexible Time Off)
How many Business Resource Groups (BRGs) does the GT Chicago office have?
11!
(Black Professionals & Allies, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Mi Gente, Veterans & Allies, Working Parents & Allies, Disability Alliance, Future Leaders & Allies, Pan-Asians & Allies, Women & Allies, Greener Together, & GT Fit)
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie
In Chicago, what famous museum is the start to the "Historic Route 66"?
The Art Institute of Chicago
What are the names of the three Sanderson sisters in the movie "Hocus Pocus?"
Winifred, Mary, & Sarah
What's the name of the point system used to award GT employees for good work?
Go Greater
List out all the CLEARR values
Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, & Responsibility
Who was the first professional baseball team?
The Cincinnati Reds
What object was invented in 1893 for presentation at the World's Columbia Exposition?
The Ferris Wheel
Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
How much is the CPA pass bonus?
$5000 if you can pass the CPA within 1 year of your start date
What year was GT incorporated?
1924
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
Apollo
What famed Chicago-based improv theater group served as a career springboard for Steve Carell, Tina Fey, John Candy, and more?
Second City
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as “chicken feed?”
Candy Corn
Grant Thornton will reimburse you up to $100 for which important life event?
Pet adoption
Who is GT's CEO?
Jim Peko
What artist has the most streams on Spotify?
Taylor Swift
What year was Wrigley Field (the second oldest baseball stadium) constructed?
1914