Ember Group Consulting named a Best Firm to Work For 2026 winner

Ember Group Consulting earned a spot in Consulting Magazine’s Best Firms to Work For 2026, an employee-driven award that highlights workplace culture. The recognition comes as the Charlotte-based consulting and staffing firm expands across nine U.S. states and London and prepares for the awards ceremony in Chicago on Sept. 17, 2026.

Why it matters: - The award signals that Ember Group Consulting’s culture is resonating with the employees who work there every day. - The recognition can strengthen recruiting, retention and client confidence as the firm keeps expanding. - Consulting Magazine’s Best Firms to Work For is based on employee survey responses, not revenue or brand reputation.

What happened: - Consulting Magazine named Ember Group Consulting a winner in its Best Firms to Work For 2026 program. - Ember Group Consulting is a management consulting and staffing firm serving financial services, healthcare, energy and technology clients. - The firm was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2024. - Ember now spans nine U.S. states and London. - The awards ceremony is set for Sept. 17, 2026, at The Midland Chicago Hotel in Chicago.

The details: - Ember described the award as validation of its people-first culture. - Rochelle Rivas, CEO and co-founder, said the firm’s employees feel the difference across multiple states and across the Atlantic. - Clint Watson, president and co-founder, said building a workplace where people are proud to show up and support one another is harder than building a business. - This year’s Consulting Magazine program adds new recognition categories: Best Training & Development, Most Admired Leadership, Happiest Employees, Best Work/Life Balance and Most Inclusive Culture. - Honorees in those categories will be announced at the ceremony. - Ember has expanded consulting delivery, talent placement and business development across financial services and healthcare. - The firm has also invested in an early-career pipeline and a pro bono practice serving nonprofit organizations.

Between the lines: - The award fits a broader trend in consulting, where firms are competing not just on client work but on culture and employee experience. - Ember’s growth into multiple states and London suggests the company is trying to scale without losing its founder-led identity. - Employee-driven recognition can matter more than marketing claims because it reflects internal sentiment, not outside perception.

What’s next: - Ember will be recognized alongside other honorees at the Sept. 17 ceremony in Chicago. - The firm is likely to keep leaning on its people-first positioning as it scales its consulting and staffing business. - More information is available on Ember Group Consulting’s website.