Grant Thornton Grows Workforce

Grant Thornton LLP - the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International - reported a 14 percent increase in its number of employees during 2006 and a 15 percent rise in the number of partners at the firm. The increases were reported along with a climb of 18.2 percent in revenue for the year. In the firm's earnings release, CEO Edward Nusbaum enthused about "continued outstanding independent client service, a vibrant and supportive workplace culture, and continued thought leadership to the profession."

The release also cited the firm's accomplishments in the workplace:

Working Mother 100 Best Companies – In making family-friendly policies the norm, including flextime, childcare and telecommuting, , Working Mother magazine recognizes Grant Thornton for creating a corporate culture that encourages the retention and advancement of women.

BusinessWeek 50 Best Places to Launch a Career – Landed the No. 34 spot on a list that identifies top employers for recent college graduates. Grant Thornton was joined by three other national accounting firms on the list, and in Chicago, Grant Thornton was ranked as the third best place to launch a career.

Best Places to Work – Grant Thornton local offices named by their local media outlets as best places to work:

- San Francisco
- Philadelphia
- New Jersey
- Wichita
- Charlotte
- Atlanta
- Honolulu
- South Florida

Companies That Care – For the second consecutive year, Grant Thornton was named to the Center for Companies That Care Honor Roll, which recognizes organizations that demonstrate an outstanding and measurable commitment to their communities, both within the workplace and beyond. Grant Thornton was one of 27 organizations chosen to receive this special honor and one of only three accounting firms named to the list.

Grant Thornton LLP 2006 revenues rise 18.2% to $940 million [Grant Thornton]