Protiviti Named to Fortune and Forbes Consulting Lists for 2026

Two lists, two different audiences

According to Protiviti, the two recognitions draw on independent feedback from the groups most central to its momentum: its people, consulting industry leaders and clients. One list looks at the workplace from the inside, while the other measures how the firm is viewed by peers and customers around the world.

Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of Protiviti, said: "Earning these honors year after year reflects the commitment our people bring to Protiviti, our clients and one another." He added that the firm's "collaborative culture, innovation-focused approach and deep expertise" help clients connect strategy, technology and execution.

How the Fortune ranking works

Protiviti's place on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list is based on confidential employee feedback collected through the firm's 2025 Great Place To Work survey. The analysis covers survey feedback from more than 125,000 U.S. employees at Great Place To Work-Certified companies in the consulting and professional services industry.

• It evaluates the quality and consistency of the employee experience, including trust, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.
• It reflects the strength, consistency and durability of Protiviti's workplace culture through changing business and workforce conditions.

How the Forbes ranking works

The Forbes World's Best Management Consulting Firms ranking is produced in partnership with Statista. It is based on independent research and recommendations from consulting leaders and clients worldwide.

• Nearly 9,000 total respondents took part: 5,400 consulting partners and executives and 3,700 senior client executives.
• The survey spans 31 countries, and respondents recommend firms other than their own.
• It covers 13 industries and 15 consulting areas, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, risk management, sustainability and supply chain management.

Other 2026 recognition and firm background

In 2026, Protiviti was also named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the 12th consecutive year. Additional honors include places on the Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers, America's Best Employers for Women and America's Best Management Consulting Firms lists.

Protiviti describes itself as a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses. It operates through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, with independent and locally owned member firms. Its work spans technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk and internal audit. According to the company, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. It also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).

What it means

For prospective clients and job seekers, the rankings offer third-party signals about how Protiviti is regarded by employees and by the consulting market. The Forbes list explicitly includes artificial intelligence among the consulting areas assessed, and the company highlights AI alongside technology, risk and business transformation as part of its capabilities. The source does not give Protiviti's specific rank on either list.