Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Employee Resource Groups

• Asian-Pacific Professional Network – The Asian-Pacific Professional Network (AAPN) aims to foster an environment for greater networking, professional and personal development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities while providing pan-Asian cultural insight and knowledge to the BRG community.
• Black Professionals’ Network – The mission of the Black Professionals’ Network is to create a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment in which stronger connections are made possible by engaging in challenging conversations. The group focuses on the professional development needs of Black employees at BRG through means of education, mentoring, and networking in hopes of closing opportunity gaps in recruiting and retaining Black employees at the firm.
• Community Service – The Community Service ERG is committed to developing, expanding, and integrating community service as a part of BRG’s inherent culture. We support individual offices, other ERGs, and the firm at large by creating opportunities for volunteering and offering a place where those interested and passionate about serving their community can come together.
• The Green Initiative – The Green Initiative’s mission is to facilitate collective action between colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to address the multifaceted challenges sustainability presents. This commitment aligns seamlessly with BRG’s recognition that sustainable practices are essential for long-term success and ultimately help organizations advance.
• Jewish Professionals – The Jewish Professionals seek to engage members of the BRG community to focus on celebrating, supporting, and providing education of the Jewish people through diverse and inclusive educational events and initiatives.
• Latinx Network – The mission of BRG’s Latinx Network is to foster diversity and inclusion within BRG by supporting and elevating Latinx voices, promoting allyship, and developing awareness around issues impacting the Latinx community.
• Network of People with Disabilities and Caregivers – The Network of People with Disabilities and Caregivers’ mission is to empower BRG colleagues, clients, and stakeholders with developmental, physical, mental, and other disabilities, their families, and caregivers by advancing policies and practices that make BRG a company where people with disabilities are fully included, engaged, and welcomed members of their communities.
• Parents at BRG – Parents at BRG strives to promote equal opportunity, awareness, and understanding of BRG’s parent community, centering on the experiences of experts and consulting and corporate professionals. Our efforts help foster an environment of excellence, inclusion, and equity.
• ThinkPride – ThinkPride aims to create an empowering space for the BRG queer community through engagement, accountability, and access to resources that promote equality and professional growth.
• Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) – WLI’s mission is to attract, retain, and advance the most talented women in our industry and equip them with the skills and support necessary to maximize their impact on the marketplace and contribute to the growth of BRG.

Identifying, Understanding, and Reverting Away from Unconscious Bias

With continuous unconscious bias and inclusivity training and resources embedded throughout the employee lifecycle including our recruiting, new hire, and performance management processes. BRG also partners with organizations like Catalyst to provide further research-backed education to our people.