When it comes to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)—and ESG more broadly— it is imperative that we empower our employees to be the catalyst of that change, with support from leadership, to create a coherent mission and values proposition. To provide our clients with objective, evidence-based data to solve a broad range of complex challenges while fostering a culture of excellence where different ideas and perspectives are both welcomed and encouraged.CRA prides itself on offering some of the best employee benefits anywhere. We believe that a robust wellness program reinforces the importance of care and support for our colleagues, both professionally and personally. Our efforts in the areas of physical and mental health, financial wellness, and caregiver/family well-being are designed to educate, support, and empower employees. The Wellness and Volunteer Committees co-sponsored a “Get Up and Give” challenge. More than 30 teams competed across our global offices in this contest that encouraged fitness by tracking steps. CRA made donations on behalf of the winning teams to a charitable organization of their choice. At CRA our goal is not merely to hire the best talent, but to retain and support it—through programs and initiatives that educate and empower our team members at every step in their career journey. By combining enhanced recruiting strategies and our decades-long emphasis on professional development (described in more detail on the following pages), we aim to foster a workforce that is diverse, dynamic and invested—both as individuals and in the long-term growth and success of the firm.