Total Rewards: Our Compensation and Benefits
Heidrick & Struggles provides competitive rewards to attract and retain talent. Our employees are well compensated for delivering client excellence and contributing to our firm’s success. We also offer comprehensive benefits that promote the long-term physical and financial health of our employees and their families while encouraging overall well-being and balance. We designed our robust rewards programs to empower our people to thrive at work and in their personal lives, as well as in their communities.
Building a Future Together
We commit to compensating our employees fairly and equitably at all levels, based on demonstrated capabilities, achievements, lived experiences, superior performance, and meaningful contributions to individual, team, and client success, regardless of gender, race, or other demographic factors. We regularly benchmark our compensation against industry standards and best practices to remain competitive while upholding our commitment to pay equity. We believe that achieving and sustaining equitable compensation fosters a workplace where employees feel valued, helping our company attract, develop, promote, and retain top-performing talent.
Our global Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counseling and additional resources in local languages, helping employees and their families access the support and guidance they need. Employees and their dependents can utilize both live and virtual counseling, including emotional support from licensed clinicians for anxiety, stress, and grief, as well as assistance for child and elder care, alongside legal and financial guidance from certified professionals.
In addition to our global EAP, we offer a premium subscription to a global wellness platform featuring virtual events, classes, meditations, and tools to support healthy habits. Available 24/7 and in ten languages, the platform has been well received by employees. It is available to support proactive mental well-being and navigate ongoing or emerging challenges. Each employee can share access with up to five family members.
We recognize that our employees want to thrive both at work and in their personal lives, and we’re proud to support our people through every stage of life. Our industry-leading paid time off and other leave policies enable all employees to pursue their passions. And for those with families, our parental leave policies benefit all parents, regardless of gender or caregiver status. We also help with costs related to adoption and surrogacy as part of our commitment to supporting all paths to parenthood.