HURON - Great Culture as a Competitive Advantage
Consulting Magazine Perspectives Podcast
Release Date: 12/19/2024
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info_outlineChicago-based Huron Consulting Group, Inc. [NASDAQ: HURN] recently surpassed $1 billion in revenues. They have also held a perennial position on Consulting Magazine’s “Best Places To Work For” for the past 18 years! We sit down with Huron CEO Mark Hussey to gain some insight into Huron’s remarkable growth and explore the connection between the firm’s culture and the success that seems to be an integral result.
Most public companies struggle with finding the balance between delivering significant shareholder value and building/maintaining a satisfied and motivated workforce. This episode seeks some enlightenment on the company’s philosophy on the role their employees play in that success.
During this episode Michael and Mark discuss:
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Huron’s recent earnings and outlook for the coming years
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Huron’s philosophy of firm culture as a competitive advantage
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The importance of creating and continually supporting a strong culture
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The value of recognition in creating value for employees as well as the firm