AccessAbility@BCG, our global employee resource group, seeks to foster inclusion and community among people with disabilities and chronic illnesses as well as caregivers.
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AccessAbility@BCG offers opportunities to connect on topics such as physical disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, and mental health. This global community seeks to foster inclusion and connection among people with disabilities and chronic illnesses as well as caregivers.
AccessAbility@BCG creates spaces to amplify the voices of those with lived experiences of disability and chronic illness. It also provides resources for people with disabilities and promotes education throughout the firm. From peer mentorship to external partnerships, our groups are working to break the stigma and build a more accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any reasonable accommodations as part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know as soon as possible.
We aim to enable you to perform at your best from day one. Our global approach Unlocking Potential (BCG UP) offers programs that empower our leaders and teams to create an environment in which you can thrive. It brings together leading-edge resources across diversity, inclusion, mental health, and wellbeing to enable your success.
What You Don't Know About a Quarter of Your Workforce
Brad Loftus and Hillary Wool are both high-performing consultants who live with disabilities. On BCG's The So What podcast, they explore how leaders can provide reasonable and cost-effective accommodations—and increase inclusion and retention.
Becky May, the co-leader of the London office's AccessAbility@BCG network chapter, reflects on her involvement in the network and the impact it has had on the BCG community.
Adam Whybrew, a Sydney based Partner and Vice President - Data Science, shares his mental health journey and how he works to make other BCGers experiencing similar difficulties feel less alone.
Members have access to a mentorship program for support
Inclusive Network
Our global employee resource group is supported by 10 local groups
Industry Leadership
BCG is a member of The Valuable 500, DisabilityIN, and the Business Disability Forum
Award-Winning Culture
Recognized by Disability:IN as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Hear from some of our network members
“My favorite part about AccessAbility@BCG is the people and the supportive community we've grown. I truly enjoy connecting with colleagues all over to share our individual stories, foster lifelong relationships, and continuously brainstorm ways to support one another at BCG.”
Michelle Alessandro
Career Development Manager
“The AccessAbility@BCG Network has helped me understand I’m not alone, and for the first time I know that I am working for a company that appreciates our differences.”
David Kelley
Global IT Domain Architect Expert Senior Manager
“AccessAbility@BCG has helped me build connections with people who share similar life experiences. The support I receive from this community makes me feel seen, heard, and understood. It’s one of the parts of my BCG experience that I treasure most.”
Stephanie Feliciano
Human Resources Director
Frequently Asked Questions
AccessAbility@BCG offers a community and resource for individuals with disabilities, caregivers of people with disabilities, and allies. Members may be paired with a mentor, receive advice, share and request resources, and attend network affiliation events to foster accessibility at work.
Your affiliation with AccessAbility@BCG is confidential. Network leadership will have access to your name, but will not share your participation or health status with colleagues or line managers. You will have the option to connect with other network members, join the mentorship program, or remain anonymous and receive network communications without engaging with other BCGers.
Yes! We have quite a few members who are caregivers.
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