Heidrick & Struggles' ERGs

Our Employee Resource Groups

European Ethnic Diversity Engagement Network (EDEN)

Champions fairness, challenges discrimination, pioneers innovative solutions, and establishes that the differences that exist in the firm in terms of nationalities, languages, cultures, and creeds are a great source of personal and professional enrichment for H&S employees.

"Having EDEN has significantly enriched my experience at Heidrick by providing a platform for meaningful discussions on cultural diversity, broadening my perspectives and contributing to a more inclusive workplace. Through ERG-sponsored events, EDEN has fostered an environment where we engage in crucial conversations about various ethnic backgrounds and traditions."
~ Senior Associate, Executive Search, London
Honoring Equality and Inclusion for Disability (#HEID)

Fosters greater understanding and support within the global Heidrick community and with clients about the experiences of professionals with disabilities.

"The courage I feel from colleagues in the HEID-ERG sharing experiences managing their personal and family disabilities proves we are not alone in fighting such battles. The safe space that is the HEID-ERG sets a strong foundation for shared understanding and support in the firm as each of us pursues both personal and professional fulfillment."
~ Partner, Executive Search, Los Angeles
Pride@Heidrick

A global network for the firm's LGBTQ+ employees and allies that works to advance and transform inclusion, visibility, education, and leadership for our LGBTQ+ community, as well as to demonstrate our commitment to proudly working with diverse candidates and clients to provide an enhanced perspective on the value LGBTQ+ identity brings to leadership and business.

"Being a part of the Pride ERG has helped me develop and maintain relationships across the firm and around the world. It has been a comforting place where I can share my stories and perspectives with co-workers who I know will understand and not judge."
~ IT Applications Development Lead, Corporate, Chicago
Professionals of Color

Serves as a resource and advocate for professionals of color across the firm and a forum for mentorship and differentiated professional development, addressing cultural challenges and community amongst H&S colleagues of color and allies with a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

"A safe place of community, support, and belonging – this is what the PoC ERG has given me! I have also really appreciated the visibility to amazing diverse leaders as it has helped me see what I can be and has inspired my future aspirations in the firm."
~ Engagement Leader, Heidrick Consulting, Toronto
Veterans@Heidrick

Serves as a community and provides information, resources, and advocacy for our employees who are military veterans, as well as their allies at the firm, family members, and friends. The primary focus is to support members globally through networking, educating our firm and clients about the valuable experiences gained from military service, and participating in charitable initiatives and outreach benefiting the veteran community.

"Veterans @ Heidrick has given me the opportunity to interface with colleagues across different service lines. All military members and their significant others have unique stories and unique perspectives, and it has been wonderful meeting everyone."
~ Senior Contracts Manager, On-Demand Talent, Austin
Women's Inclusion Network (WIN)
Chapters: Americas, Europe & Africa, and Asia Pacific & the Middle East

Offers all women an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with a commitment to creating an inclusive environment for women of all levels, titles, and places in their career path to thrive. The WIN community is a resource to represent employees’ voices, raise new and different ideas to leadership, celebrate accomplishments, and prioritize DE&I.

"Being involved with the Women’s Inclusion Network has empowered me to actively support youth development. Through WIN-sponsored initiatives, I have had the pleasure of teaming up with colleagues across different offices, nurturing an inclusive environment where our youth can speak up and celebrate each other's diverse backgrounds."
~ Partner, Executive Search and Heidrick Consulting, Shanghai