Employees say: "The people. Bain hires bright, authentic people who care deeply about their clients, their colleagues, and their communities. The training is also exceptional. There are endless high-quality opportunities to learn."
Employees say:
"Bain does a wonderful job of hiring people who are team and solution oriented. Never have I had someone turn me down when I asked for help with a project or to take off to support myself or my family. The culture is full of Bainies who will go the extra mile outside of work hours, being a part of the Bain Band or Summer Meeting Video Team, all to make our office wide events that much more enjoyable and inspiring for the greater Bain family."
Employees say:
"The people that Bain hires are the most amazing people to work with. High integrity, fun, hard-working, engaged, supportive. We accomplish so much more together due to our teaming and supportive culture. Our people are truly our secret sauce."
Employees say:
"Bain & Co is the most supportive and inclusive company that I have ever worked for. Their benefits are amazing and I feel that they truly do value their employees and are constantly working to try and find better and new ways of working to improve daily functions in all areas of the company."
Employees say:
"Bain & Co is the most supportive and inclusive company that I have ever worked for. Their benefits are amazing, and I feel that they truly do value their employees and are constantly working to try and find better and new ways of working to improve daily functions in all areas of the company."
As Bain & Co. celebrates its 50th anniversary, the management consulting firm boasts locations in 65 cities and 40 countries worldwide, and has focused heavily on retention, creating a new program to rotate staff across teams. At the same time, Bain has lessened an emphasis on degree requirements and job experience when interviewing candidates for certain professional roles, prioritizing industry-specific skills instead.
In its embrace of DEI initiatives, Bain achieved a perfect score in 2022 from the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for fostering LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Last year, the company launched the First at Bain affinity group, a community for staff who are first-generation college students or first to experience a career in professional services, and expanded its other affinity groups, including Black at Bain, Women at Bain, and Diverse Abilities at Bain.
Instead of eschewing AI, Bain has partnered with OpenAI, integrating the technology into its management systems. About a third of staff use OpenAI services daily, and 15% use it weekly.
The financial services company made a splash in 2022 with the announcement of its 10-year commitment to invest $1.1 billion in pro bono services.
- All employees have an advisor to help them strategize and reflect on their career.
- In 2022, the company expanded its mental health offerings, giving employees access to one-on-one counseling as part of its partnership with Spring Health.
- Bain has expanded its training for supervisors, including such topics as how to foster a growth mindset and how to give and receive feedback.
- The Balanced, Energized, Successful Talent (BEST) program provides employees access to courses in physical and mental health, resilience, and personal development.
Employees say:
"Bain & Company has been truly amazing. I fit right in as a newer employee, and right from the onboarding, I knew I had found the right company for me."
Employees say:
"The people are extraordinarily talented and hardworking. By seeing everybody around you giving the best version of themselves at work, it makes you want to improve yourself and your contributions to the team. At any point I have at least a handful of people I can call at any moment and know they will make time to answer my questions or give me feedback on a situation."
Employees say:
"Fully supportive management. High emphasis placed on professional development and feedback. Great deal of focus on teamwork and building supportive teams. Walk the walk with 'a Bainie will never let another Bainie fail.'"