Recognized for strong learning opportunities, career development, and a supportive culture, the firm also ranked in the top 20 of the best consulting firms.
For the fourth consecutive year, career information provider Vault has named Cornerstone Research to its annual lists of outstanding consulting firms. Vault ranked Cornerstone Research among the top five Best Economic Consulting Firms and in the top 20 of the 50 Best Consulting Firms.
Vault also recognized the firm among the world’s leaders in multiple other categories, including benefits, formal and informal training, compensation prestige, overall business outlook, firm leadership, innovation, boutique consulting firms, and promotion policies.
By fostering a culture of learning, growth, and camaraderie, we empower our team to deliver exceptional work while having fun and feeling supported. The fact that this recognition is based on assessments from our own staff makes it even more meaningful.
“We are delighted that Vault has again recognized our firm among the world’s best,” said Kristin Leary, chief talent officer at Cornerstone Research. “This honor reflects our commitment to both client success and employee well-being. By fostering a culture of learning, growth, and camaraderie, we empower our team to deliver exceptional work while having fun and feeling supported. The fact that this recognition is based on assessments from our own staff makes it even more meaningful.”
Vault compiles its rankings based on annual surveys conducted with verified employees. Survey respondents highlighted Cornerstone Research’s stature as an industry leader; opportunities for professional growth; collaborative culture; and abundant peer and supervisory support.
Reviews from employees include:
- “I’ve worked for Cornerstone Research for more than 20 years and have heard consistently that analysts felt so lucky to have launched their professional lives here.”
- “[The] firm is dedicated to your professional development and will proactively present opportunities for you to develop your skills.”
- “Cornerstone Research has always been a diverse firm (two of three founders were women). Promotions and compensations are blind to gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+ criteria. We have very active DE&I committees and the firm is always open to more.”
- “Cornerstone Research is the top firm in this sector, and it continues to bring in the most interesting cases for me to work on.”
