Women make a profound impact at Bain. We encourage them to be thought leaders, to develop client strategies, to motivate teams, to lead offices and to preside over the firm. Bain was recently chosen as the "EOWA Employer of Choice for Women" as well as recognized by Consulting Magazine for "Women Leaders in Consulting."

We offer opportunities for advancement and eliminate the obstacles to get there. We are flexible in our approach to make a career in consulting sustainable. We value work-life balance, so consultants can pursue their interests outside of work. In some offices, Bain offers options such as part-time or internal corporate roles for greater balance. These short- or long-term opportunities provide flexibility without jeopardizing a career. Progress is based entirely on merit at Bain.

We also provide a support network for women—both locally and globally. Bain women share their secrets of success—in business and in life—at our global Women’s Summit, during global training programs, on our women’s networking website and through a variety of local office initiatives. At Bain, women are equipped to achieve their full potential.

Each Bain office has its own locally organized women's program driven by the women in that office. The groups hold events to help Bain women with professional development and networking. Some typical activities include:

• Training sessions in communications
• Workshops with image consultants
• Seminars on effective self-promotion techniques
• Golf lessons and tournaments for women in the office
• Breakfast and dinner gatherings to network and share experiences