It's an investment firm. - Anonymous employee William Blair Employee Review

Thank you for your feedback. We take this input seriously. At William Blair, we actively strive to create a culture of collegiality and respect. Last year, we introduced “Truly Invested” to our employees, articulating what we stand for and the kind of culture we believe in: truly invested in one another, in our clients, and in the firm. This concept came to life as a result of what we heard in conversations about company culture with our employees across the globe. You mentioned a lack of diversity in our leadership; over the past couple of years, we have launched several initiatives to ensure that we are actively inclusive in what we do and in the decisions we make. One way we do this is through our Global Inclusion Council (GIC), comprised of key leaders and representatives from across the firm, who lead and support diversity and inclusion at William Blair. The GIC is committed to helping build an actively inclusive environment, bringing together perspectives from all areas of the firm. Also, we regularly seek guidance from members of our Business Resource Groups (BRGs): Pride Alliance, Veterans’ Alliance, and Women’s Alliance. Our BRGs are involved in providing input on our talent strategy and on our ways of working. Our HR team is committed to enhancing our culture and our employee experience. There is a lot of work being done across the firm in the areas of diversity, culture, and talent. It is unfortunate that your experience did not align with our cultural values. Thank you for taking the time to share your comments.