Our culture emphasizes working together in a
supportive environment as we strive for excellence in the service of our clients. We seek to
provide our employees an enjoyable work experience with the opportunity for significant and
rapid professional development and growth, while finding balance and satisfaction in their
personal lives.
Important tenets of our culture are trust, partnership,
transparency, meritocracy, commitment, teamwork, wellness and community. Our culture
attracts individuals who share these ideas and add new and diverse perspectives to the firm.
By investing in our people and our communities, we believe we can deliver excellent results
to clients, excel as a firm and have fun.
We believe that a vibrant and inclusive culture is critical to the long-term success and
contributions of our organization. We invest extensively in our people by providing
regular partner-led training sessions tailored for our employees, important leadership
opportunities for non-partners, and events to regularly bring the global employee base
together. We also have various committees which insure that we are championing the
important principles of diversity, equality + equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), as
well as employee wellbeing.
Our dedication to these important societal,
cultural and developmental activities ensures that every team member has the opportunity
to grow within Ernie, and importantly feels valued, respected and empowered to
contribute. The collective commitment translates into more effective teamwork, better
thinking, innovative solutions, and ultimately stronger partnership with one another and
our clients.
Our dedicated committee for DEIB plays an active role in
championing our core principles and ensuring they are integrated into all aspects of
Ernie’s business including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, reviews,
and career progression. The committee also drives a robust agenda of educational
development sessions, volunteer opportunities, and ways for our employees to give back
to our communities. Additionally, we engage with our clients and industry professionals
on a variety of DEIB topics, fostering a broader conversation and deeper understanding
with our clients and our people.
Our Ernie Cares program was established at the inception of the firm to provide a
tangible mechanism
for supporting our communities and charitable causes around the
globe. Ernie dedicates 2% of annual
revenue to charity. Each employee has individual
discretion as to which organizations receive a portion of these funds. We believe this
construct gives every employee the incentive and ability to directly support specific
non-profit organizations. Since inception, Ernie employees have donated more than $12
million to hundreds of charities globally.
We strongly encourage our employees to get involved with every organization to which they contribute through Ernie Cares. In addition, Ernie supports our communities through in-person volunteering and donation drives in the U.S. and Europe. Every year, we organize a dedicated Community Day where our team members come together to contribute their time and skills to local causes. Through these shared experiences, we not only strengthen the bond within our teams but also facilitate meaningful connections with the communities in which we operate.
We recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We prioritize their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We are proud of our comprehensive benefits package and an annual wellness stipend provided to employees in support of individual wellness activities. We have also embraced a work from home policy that balances the productivity and learning benefits of being together in the office with the personal flexibility afforded by work from home. The Ernie Wellness Committee regularly reviews our approach and makes recommendations for new services, events and educational opportunities.
At Ernie, we offer more than just a job; we provide an opportunity for personal and professional growth through education, interaction, and apprenticeship. Ernie team members have direct access to leadership. Our deal teams are relatively small and structured to provide immediate, high-impact engagement on dynamic transactions for each team member. We emphasize training and development in an environment where all employees—regardless of position—are treated like partners. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and thrive in their careers.
We believe that diversity, equality + equity, inclusion and belonging is essential to enriching the culture and partnership across our team and delivering the best advice to our clients. We recognize that our individual differences make us stronger and more resilient as a team and are critical to the long-term success of our organization.
We represent multiple cultures, identities, and life experiences, which is critical to ensuring multiple perspectives and approaches across our team, and will ultimately drive our success.
We will employ processes and procedures that:
We will establish an environment where our team members feel comfortable, respected and supported by one another.
We will foster a culture where our employees feel accepted and welcomed, are able to establish and maintain positive connections and continuously feel engaged and valued.
To support our long-term focus on diversity, equality + equity, inclusion and belonging we have developed the following guiding principles for our team. We will all strive to uphold these objectives to continue to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive firm.
We are committed to sourcing, developing and supporting a diverse array of people to be considered for all potential hires and promotions into any position at the firm.
Our evaluation process for progression and promotion will support our culture of meritocracy and strive to create fairness across the full spectrum of our diverse team.
We will build a culture that creates an inclusive and welcoming environment and provides support and mentorship for every individual who joins the firm.
We will provide opportunities to participate in local volunteer programs and offer financial backing through Ernie Cares for every employee to individually recognize and support charitable organizations that are important to them.