Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles’ purpose is centered around the value that people, their unique perspectives, and experiences can bring to the world.  Our commitment to DE&I makes us better advisors to our clients, members of our global communities.  We use diversity to foster creativity, we use equity to empower diverse talent and thought, and we use inclusion to broaden the solutions available to us and unlock innovation.  DE&I powers our collaborative approach and creates unique solutions to the complex talent questions our clients face.

Our commitment to DE&I starts at the top, from our board of directors to our chief executive officer and leadership team. Our culture stems from our values, which were developed by our board and senior leaders, and exemplified daily by every member of our teams. We strive to create an open, inclusive, and committed culture where our staff can fully enjoy their work and trust their colleagues and partners. We believe this type of culture creates an environment that is most conducive to a productive and happy team. In a marketplace that connects across cultures and continents, access to a diverse workforce is essential. We recognize our diversity as an employer strengthens our ability to bring a full range of perspectives to our clients. Our workforce reflects those we serve at all levels of the organization.