We recently attended the Chicago Women’s Leadership Summit, where female leaders, business analysts, software engineers, pilots, entrepreneurs, architects, and realtors came together to discuss solutions to the common barriers they encounter in the professional world. The summit projected voices from a range of experience levels, all of which contributed to an elevated dialogue around this...
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One of the best things about our profession is the opportunity to meet and collaborate with so many talented and interesting people at our clients and in the community. This blog series introduces some of the executives with whom we work and spotlights the ways they are leading and making their mark, both personally and professionally.…
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National Coming Out Day is a chance to celebrate and honor those who come out as LGBTQ+ as well as those who declare their support as allies. By coming out, LGBTQ+ individuals are empowered to bring their full selves to work, which has been shown to have an impact on productivity and job satisfaction.…
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This feature is part of a series highlighting the contributions and career paths of women at West Monroe. Especially in technology consulting, traditionally a male-dominated industry, it can be difficult for women to find role models and paths that work for them. The goal of this blog series is to communicate the unique paths and successes of women at West Monroe.…
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West Monroe invests heavily in innovation—just this year we welcomed Tyson Hartman, senior director of innovation and partnerships; announced a new Innovation Fellow career promotion for senior technologists; and launched the West Monroe Idea Hub, where employees can crowdsource and vote on new ideas for further development. Central to our approach is making innovation transparent and open to...
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When it comes to traditional styles of employee interviews, it’s fair to say that the formats haven’t shifted much over recent years. However, recruiting high-quality employees can be challenging in today’s competitive marketplace. Company perks and benefits are constantly expanding to lure and retain top talent in a tight market for employers and evolving to meet the needs and desires of a...
Read More This feature is part of a series highlighting the contributions and career paths of women at West Monroe. Especially in technology consulting, traditionally a male-dominated industry, it can be difficult for women to find role models and paths that work for them. The goal of this blog series is to communicate the unique paths and successes of women at WMP.…
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Over the past year, we’ve tackled several big issues as part of our Inclusion and Diversity article series: unconscious bias, equality of networking opportunities in and out of the office, the value of employee resource groups, and integration of talent at the senior level. Now, as we are into our third year of this conversation, I want to respond to one of the most common questions we hear...
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One of the best things about our profession is the opportunity to meet and collaborate with so many talented and interesting people at our clients and in the community. This blog series introduces some of the executives with whom we work and spotlights the ways they are leading and making their mark, both personally and professionally.…
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“Perseverance: Be Energized. Be Bold. Be You!” As a longtime member and supporter of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN), three representatives from our Energy & Utilities practice attended the WEN 2019 National Conference. The theme of the conference focused on how women can use their perseverance, energy, boldness, and unique aspects to shape the future of an industry on the...
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As part of a journey to strengthen our culture of inclusion, we began writing quarterly articles designed to stimulate conversation about relevant and sometimes challenging topics. The idea is that healthy and open dialogue is an essential prerequisite to breaking down the barriers to inclusion. In my latest article, I look at the topic of onboarding experienced talent and easing their...
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We’ve all heard the advice – avoid money, religion, and politics in polite conversations. However, today it’s nearly impossible to stay away from politics, thanks to a 24-hour news cycle and information overload via social media. With midterm elections in the rearview mirror, we can anticipate two years of intense scrutiny on the 2020 presidential election.…
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