Crowe’s culture “is more caring than the Big Four,” say insiders. One person who joined the firm from a Big Four position agrees that Crowe is “more relaxed” and “more dedicated to providing personnel employees with work/life balance.” It’s a “young culture and everybody realizes that it is a team effort.” Another source says Crowe maintains “a very family-friendly culture, one that promotes individual initiative to get the job done on your own schedule.” Although there’s plenty of “hard work” to go around, insiders say the firm recognizes “ability, not title,” and “great friendships are established that last well beyond the firm.” One accountant explains, “It all stems from the partners. They create an environment where it is easy going and a lot of fun. We are serious about our work, but there is never any serious pressure or stress as long as things get done.”