Claire joined BearingPoint’s Dublin office in 2019 as part of the “Develop Abroad” programme (secondment initiative) which aims to develop professional and personal skills while working abroad. Here is Claire’s story: I joined the BearingPoint Dublin office last autumn as part of a one-year secondment programme between Ireland and France. After four years at BearingPoint in Paris, I sought to experience different consulting projects and initiatives while discovering new ways of working (this was before Covid-19) and meeting new people. Since I arrived in Dublin, I have worked on the CFO 4.0 campaign, which is a survey directed at Chief

BearingPoint rounded off the year in style with a circus themed staff party at Ely Bar and Grill in Dublin’s IFSC quarter. Arriving guests were greeted by a cavalcade of performers including jugglers, stilt walkers and mime artists. An impressive three course dinner was accompanied by the acoustic tones of Stray Melody and the thrilling close hand magic of Joe Daly. Acrobatic contortionists, break dancers and a candyfloss vendor kept the carnival atmosphere at pitch level, while a rollicking performance from Rhythym Culture kept everyone on the dance floor long into the night. Staff are already looking forward to next

BearingPoint was proud to participate in Dublin’s Pride Parade for a second year running. The parade was the culmination of a week-long series of events aimed at promoting diversity and inclusiveness at work, organised by the BearingPoint LGBTQ Affinity Network. The ABCs of LGBTQ Throughout the last week of June, the BearingPoint LGBTQ Affinity Network shared the meaning and origins of Pride with staff members. The messages were shared through internal channels and displayed on digital screens and noticeboards throughout the office. Topics included: The History of the Rainbow Pride Flag The Stonewall Riots A Timeline of LGBTQ Rights in