Resource

Celebrating and Supporting West Monroe's Black Employees

West Monroe's Black Employee Network (BEN) celebrates the heritage and supports the career development of all employees of the African diaspora, including those of African-American, Caribbean, and mixed-race backgrounds

BEN's Mission

The mission of the Black Employees Network (BEN) is to foster inclusion at West Monroe through the thoughtful acquisition, retention, and growth of Black talent, the curation of culturally relevant events and thought-ware that explore the career experiences of Black employees, the creation of a supportive career network of Black employees and allies, and the building the next generation of leaders that represent a diverse marketplace.

Leaders and members of West Monroe’s Black Employee Network (BEN) reflect on their first year as an employee resource group

Being a part of BEN allows me to have a safe space to bring my whole self to work.

Denise, Experienced Consultant, Energy & Utilities

The beauty of being part of BEN is the ability to collaborate with many individuals—both Black employees and allies—with different backgrounds who share the same passion for furthering inclusion and diversity and uplifting racial minorities in the workplace.

Malcom, Experienced Consultant, Energy & Utilities

I value West Monroe’s culture for the opportunity to choose where and how I get to lead. That degree of autonomy over my career trajectory and development has afforded me the space to be successful while being me.

Clarence, Manager, Customer Experience

Community

Create a supportive community of Black employees and allies to assist new & existing employees find their “in.”

Career

Increase firm competitiveness by increasing, retaining, and developing the number of new and existing full-time diverse hires while increasing career equity.

Perspective

Curate forums that allow employees to learn and discuss cultural, social, and career related topics through the unique lens of Black employees.

Fellowship

Develop firmwide social and cultural events that are culturally relevant and inclusive.

Continue reading about Inclusion & Diversity

September 2020 | Q&A Spotlight

As a Black woman, being fully myself at work is a non-negotiable — here’s how I’ve achieved that

Feb. 23, 2021 | InBrief

Celebrating our Black Employee Network’s inaugural year

Jan. 28, 2021 | InBrief

A look at West Monroe’s journey to a perfect 2021 Corporate Equality Index score

March 6, 2020 | InBrief

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020 at West Monroe: Each for equal