At CIL, we are passionate about building a successful team of people from a wide range of backgrounds. Helping our clients grow requires creative thinking and fresh perspectives. To deliver this we need a diverse workforce of exceptional individuals.
Led by our DEI team, CIL aims to foster an inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity and support needed to develop and progress in their careers. Our activities in this area are constantly evolving and cover training, networking and outreach to underrepresented groups.
“A focus on diversity and inclusion not only makes us a more interesting and enjoyable company to work for, but it also makes us a more effective partner for our clients as they look to drive growth and build value in a complex and diverse world.” - Tabitha Elwes, DEI lead
Progress in Practice: Our Policies
We take practical steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at CIL.
That begins with inclusive recruitment and extends to a full range of support for all our people: from training programs that fuel success, to a helping hand through life’s challenges.
- Inclusive recruitment and onboarding
- Internal mentoring networks
- Pay transparency and equitable progression
- Enhanced parental leave policies, including paid time off for fertility treatment
- External mentoring for women returning to work from a career break
- Emergency childcare allowance
- 'Work from anywhere’ policies aimed at supporting those with family abroad
- Public holiday ‘flex’ to allow CILers to observe religious and cultural dates important to them
- A hybrid working model that accommodates times when more home-working is helpful – like religious fasting periods or in the run-up to parental leave
DEI Insight Days
Each year we host Women in Consulting and upReach Insight Days, where attendees can hear from individuals throughout the company about what it’s like to work in management consulting and life at CIL.
“The Women in Consulting Day allowed me to talk to women who work at CIL and get their honest opinions on their experience of the sector and the company. It was great to meet women at all stages of their careers and hear about how CIL tries to ensure it is a great company for women to work for.” - Consultant
upReach
CIL is proud to support upReach, a charity focused on boosting social mobility. As an employer partner, we provide insight days, mentorship, work experience, internships and job opportunities to talented and highly driven university students from all backgrounds.
Career Progression
CIL regularly runs leadership seminars with people from diverse backgrounds so that employees can meet and hear about the experiences of our senior colleagues and prompt discussion about DEI topics.
Interested to hear more about inclusivity at CIL? Take a look at Naomi’s Story: Building a more inclusive company, and Ronak’s Story: Why we strive for diversity.
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