Consulting Magazine - September 2016

BlueLine Associates is back for a second year as one of the pro-
fession’s Best Small Firms to Work For, a distinction that Rocky
Silvestri, President of BlueLine Associates, says is not lost on the
firm’s employees—both personally and professionally.

“I believe it makes them proud to work at an organization that is recognized in the media. In addition, our employees reap the benefits of the company policies that qualify us for entry, such as our belief in the importance of Work/Life balance, responsibility to value our employees, and providing a positive and enjoyable work environment,” Silvestri says. “From what I see, our internal policies support the overall happiness of our employees, which in turn creates loyalty and dedication to our customers, our firm, and their work.

At the end of the day, our clients
are the ultimate beneficiaries of the
work culture at BlueLine.”
Indeed, on the survey, the firm
excelled in the areas of Work/Life
Balance and Client Engagement,
BlueLine a one-of-a-kind firm.

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence
that we excelled in the two areas of
the survey that talk about these qual-
ities,” he says. “We mean it when we
tell our consultants that family comes
first.” The firm’s new unlimited PTO
policy stems from this belief, and the
daily pressure of managing life and
work responsibilities that we all face
are alleviated to a massive degree
for BlueLiners. “I think it has had an
enormously positive impact on the
firm,” Silvestri says. “Our people feel
empowered to make decisions about
their time management and results,
without sacrificing their personal
lives, and without constantly being
worried about the limited vacation
time offered to most workers across
the country.”
Meanwhile, when it comes to
client engagement, BlueLine pro-
fessionals partner with clients and
invest in the success of each assign-
ment. “We do not employ a ‘one-
size-fits-all’ approach to our engage-
ments,” he says. “Before developing
and executing a plan we conduct
in-depth, thorough due diligence
and consider multiple alternatives to
maximize value based on the unique
circumstances of each situation.”
To that end, Silvestri says
BlueLine is “not your typical con-
sulting firm,” and every business and
every leadership team is unique. “At
BlueLine, our first order of business
is to take the time to understand each
organization, its goals, and its distinct
challenges,” Silvestri says. “With
that understanding and our depth of
experience, we are able to deliver
forward-thinking strategies that
align with an organization’s business
goals. Here is where we separate
from the pack. We believe in true
partnership, so our client engage-
ments end with implementation, not
a presentation. Our partnership ap-
proach is at the core of the ‘BlueLine
Way’ and allows us to deliver true
transformational consulting.”

BlueLine Associates

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE MORALE AT YOUR FIRM AND WHY? SILVESTRI: “Morale at BlueLine can best be described as excited, eager, and committed. We strive to provide our consultants the right mix of independence and support. I believe this allows our consultants to reach their full potential and to truly feel a part of the success of the firm. This translates directly to the confidence, enthusiasm, and success of the entire team.”