West Monroe
Benefits at West Monroe
Choosing where to build your career is an important decision. Should you choose to build it with West Monroe, we take that commitment seriously.
We believe that when people get the support they need to thrive, they care more, do more, and achieve more. In fact, that’s our whole business strategy. So we strive to provide a total rewards model that illustrates our commitment to our people and their growth, creating value today, tomorrow, and well into the future. We invest in you through an attractive package of rewards that promotes your health and well-being, your financial future, your development, and your satisfaction and enjoyment at work.
Financial + Retirement
401(K)
West Monroe’s 401(k) plan is administered by Principal with options for both a Traditional or Roth account. Employer contribution match is up to 25% with a broad selection of funds to select.
401(K) matching
West Monroe’s 401(k) retirement plan matches 25% of an employee’s contribution. Both Traditional and Roth accounts are eligible to be matched.
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Employees have an annual opportunity to purchase company shares through an internal marketplace within the 401(k) plan. We believe the ability of our people to invest in the future of the firm.
Charitable contribution matching
West Monroe matches charitable gifts that employees make to eligible nonprofit, in addition to other charitable donations.
Performance bonus
The bonus program is tied to both firm and individual performance, as a result, an employee’s individual bonus attained may range between 0% -150% of the average.
Child Care + Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
We partner with Bright Horizons Back-Up Care offering adaptive, flexible support for employees’ child and dependent care needs, including accessing last-minute care.
Company sponsored family events
West Monroe's Chief Family Event Program offers sponsored family events for those interested, such as Camp West Monroe, a day at camp with an array of family activities.
Family medical leave
West Monroe employees are eligible for up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act during a rolling 12-month period.
Generous parental leave
West Monroe offers 10 weeks of paid leave for all employees. Employees can combine parental leave, flexible time off, flexible scheduling, and unpaid time off.
Fertility benefits
West Monroe's medical plans include coverage for fertility treatment.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
West Monroe offers a commuter flexible spending account for parking and public transit.
Company-sponsored outings
West Monore holds many company outings throughout the year including quarterly office offsite outings, and Chief Events.
Fitness stipend
West Monroe partners with local gyms in New York and Chicago to provide a discounted membership. Blue Cross Blue Shield offers unlimited access to a nationwide network of gyms
Company-sponsored happy hours
Every month, West Monroe offices hold a happy hour for employees called "4 O'Clock Rocks"
Recreational clubs
Our Chiefs Program allows employees to create a CXO (Chief “Something” Officer) role outside their daily client services roles, such as Chief Outdoor Officer or Chief Snack Officer.
Free snacks and drinks
All West Monroe office kitchens are continuously stocked with snacks and beverages for employees.
Some meals provided
There is always a lot going on at West Monroe offices. From Chief events to quarterly office meetings, there is food for employees.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
All employees receive a $75 monthly hybrid work stipend to offset specific costs associated with hybrid working.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity manifesto
Highly diverse management team
West Monroe aims to have 25% women representation, 20% people of color representation, and 9% underrepresented people of color in leadership positions in the upcoming years.
Mandated unconscious bias training
West Monroe has unconscious bias training courses that are required for all directors and above, and open to all employees.
Diversity employee resource groups
West Monroe has seven ERGs: Black Employee Network, Interfaith, Pan-Asian Network, SOMOS, WMPride, Veterans, and Women's Leadership Network.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to an inclusive candidate experience through practices such as mitigating bias. We also work with numerous diversity recruiting partners.
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Dental insurance
West Monroe dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental via PPO. The plan covers 100% of the cost of preventative care, including x-rays, annual cleanings, and more.
Disability insurance
If employees become ill or suffer an injury that prevents them from working, West Monroe provides short- and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of an employee’s income.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
West Monroe offers employees Health Care FSAs, Dependent Care FSAs, and Commuter FSAs to help cover medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses with pre-tax contributions.
Health insurance
West Monroe’s medical insurance is provided by BCBS of Illinois and Kaiser Permanente for CA & HI employees. There are two plan offerings through BCBS: PPO and a High Deductible Plan with an HSA.
Life insurance
West Monroe offers all full-time employees a $50,000 Life and AD&D policy at no cost to the employee. Employees are offered voluntary life insurance in the amount of up to $500K or 5x their salary.
Pet insurance
Employees have the ability to purchase pet insurance directly with Spot, ASPCA, or Pets Best through the West Monroe partnership with Benefit Hub.
Vision insurance
West Monroe’s vision insurance is provided by VSP. The plan includes treatment for eye pain, tests to diagnose vision changes, exams to monitor cataracts, retinal screenings, and routine eye care.
Wellness programs
West Monroe provides many wellness benefits including gym discounts, dedicated wellness platform rewarding employees for meeting goals, and employee groups such as running club, cycling club and more.
Mental health benefits
West Monroe provides mental health benefits including access to Headspace, listening sessions on mental health topics, flexible work arrangements, employer-sponsored EAP, and a wellness committee.
Culture
Volunteer in local community
West Monroe encourages volunteerism both on an individual level and through coordinated volunteer opportunities, such as our Day of Service, an all-company volunteer day.
Flexible work schedule
West Monroe offers flex schedule arrangements that allow a full-time regular employee to change the standard start and end time of their standard office hours.
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Partners with nonprofits
In 2021 West Monroe contributed more than $2,717,461 to national and local nonprofits across the country through corporate contributions, hands-on volunteerism, and pro bono engagements.
Remote work program
Employees who do not live within 100 miles (or a commutable distance) to a West Monroe office are eligible to become remote employees.
Team based strategic planning
OKR operational model
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Employee awards
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
West Monroe offers an internal peer training program, job training, technology insights, client case studies, and personal enrichment topics.
Mentorship program
West Monroe does not have a formal mentorship program. However, some informal programs are offered by ERGs, such as the Women's Leadership Network.
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
West Monroe offers industry certifications that help employees grow in their expertise and career goals.
Promote from within
Lunch and learns
West Monroe's employee resource groups frequently on employee listening sessions during lunch hours to discuss important topics such as racial equity and work/life balance.
Vacation + Time Off
Paid volunteer time
Every year, our employees come together to spend a workday supporting nonprofits in their communities through virtual or in-person volunteerism.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
West Monroe has a flexible time off policy which means you can use this time as paid sick days.
Sabbatical
The Fischer Global Service Fellowship Program allows employees to take a three to six-month sabbatical leave to support a philanthropic and humanitarian issue of interest anywhere in the world
Unlimited vacation policy