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Sustainability at Heidrick & Struggles

How we operate our business is fundamental to how we serve our clients. We invest in our people and culture, strengthen our governance and operations, and advance responsible business practices to enhance our capabilities and create long-term value for our stakeholders.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion, belonging, and excellence, and uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity across our operations, enabling us to attract, retain, and develop exceptional talent to do their best work in support of enduring client outcomes.

As trusted advisors to boards, CEOs, and executive teams, we help organizations navigate moments of consequence through leadership and execution. We believe effective leadership shapes not only organizational performance, but also industries, institutions, and the communities they serve. By helping clients make critical leadership decisions and build exceptional organizations, we help create impact that compounds beyond the enterprise.

Sustainability at Heidrick

Our 2025 Impact Report

This 2025 Impact Report describes how Heidrick & Struggles ("Heidrick") creates long-term value through purpose, people, and performance. It highlights how we help organizations navigate complexity, strengthen leadership, and deliver enduring results, while also sharing how we invest in our people, culture, governance, and operations to enhance our capabilities and create lasting value.

Unless otherwise noted, the information in this report covers fiscal year 2025, from January 1 through December 31, 2025, and reflects the activities of Heidrick's global operations across 30 countries.

Appendix & Reporting Resources

2025 Appendix

2025 Independent Assurance Statement

2025 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Target Validation
Inclusion & Belonging at Heidrick & Struggles

Employee Resource Groups

Heidrick & Struggles has several employee communities that provide a place for people to share experiences, mentor, and network.

Competitive Total Rewards: Investing in People

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package to attract and retain top talent.

A culture of continuous learning

Heidrick & Struggles is dedicated to fostering continuous growth for our people across all roles, functions, and stages of their careers. We empower them to live inclusively, navigate complexities, and create lasting value. We enhance our people's capabilities and broaden their impact through customized learning programs, hands-on experiences, and ongoing mentorship.

Employee value proposition

Learn more about how our people drive purpose and performance.

Privacy notice

Explore how we uphold data privacy and operate responsibly through our policies and practices.

Corporate governance

Explore the policies and governance practices that uphold Heidrick & Struggles’ commitment to operating ethically and responsibly.