Press release
BOSTON – Jan. 12, 2022 – Bain & Company ranked as the top consulting firm on Glassdoor’s list of 100 Best Places to Work, ranking #3 among large U.S. companies. It is currently the only company to earn a number one ranking on five separate occasions, and the firm has consistently ranked in the top four since Glassdoor founded the list in 2008.
“Over the past year, we achieved unprecedented growth across our entire firm, while continuing to evolve the ways we work together as a team,” said Kara Gruver, Bain & Company’s chief talent officer. “It has been remarkable to see our unique culture grow and shift in real time as our world has changed. This recognition is a testament to our employees and their commitment to one another and our clients. I remain inspired and humbled by our teams and look forward to continuing to make Bain a great place to work for everyone.”
In their reviews on Glassdoor, employees praised Bain & Company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture, camaraderie among teams, intellectually challenging and rewarding work, and flexible career paths.
“You work on meaningful and complex challenges, while doing so in teams of smart, humble and creative colleagues,” said an employee in San Francisco. “You learn how to frame and solve problems and collaborate effectively within Bain and with clients. Bain also offers tremendous flexibility and flexible career paths beyond consulting.”
An employee in Chicago highlighted an inspiring peer group. “Amazing colleagues who help you grow and develop,” she said. She also noted “the ability to build your own Bain career in a way that allows you to live life fully on all fronts—both inside and outside of work.”
An employee in Boston pointed to Bain’s “extremely willing-to-help atmosphere,” while someone in Seattle appreciated the plentiful “networking opportunities and growth experiences” the firm provides.
An employee in San Francisco noted Bain’s focus on apprenticeship and mentorship. “Managers and partners are very willing to help with all aspects of professional development, such as finding opportunities to practice specific skills and talking about long-term career goals.”
The annual Glassdoor ranking is based on reviews from employees who elect to provide feedback on their jobs, work environment and key workplace attributes, such as compensation, culture and values, senior management and work-life balance. The complete list is available at Best Places to Work in 2022.
Editor's Note: To arrange an interview, contact Katie Ware at katie.ware@bain.com or +1 646 562 8107.
About Bain & Company
Bain & Company works with leaders worldwide to solve their toughest challenges and deliver enduring results. Since 1973, we’ve partnered with clients, including private equity and portfolio companies, to build the capabilities they need to stay ahead of change and help them redefine their industries. We measure our success by our clients’ success, and we proudly hold the highest levels of client advocacy in our field.
Bain is consistently recognized globally as one of the best places to work. We operate as one global team, uniting strategists, industry and functional experts, technologists, and advisors with a vibrant ecosystem of technology partners.
Notes to Editors
Bain & Company was founded in 1973 and today has 19,000 employees across 67 cities in 40 countries. We have worked with more than two-thirds of the Global 500 and more than 9,000 companies worldwide. Bain has pledged to deliver $2 billion in pro bono consulting to nonprofit, public-sector and charitable organizations by 2035. The firm is consistently recognized as a Leader in major analyst rankings across multiple areas, including digital business, innovation, strategy, experience design, customer experience, and carbon-zero transformation.