In 2025, we continued to advance our commitment to an inclusive and values driven culture through our Community Resource Group (CRG) program. CRGs are employee-led cultural communities that support connection, learning, and professional development while strengthening the firm’s culture and business through shared understanding and collaboration.

Throughout the year, the CRGs delivered 27 intentionally designed events and engagement touchpoints across the firm. These experiences were offered through a combination of in person, hybrid, and virtual formats, allowing broad participation across roles, markets, and practice areas. Programming focused on cultural awareness, leadership development, mentorship, wellness, and skill building, reflecting a holistic approach to belonging and employee engagement.

Our 2025 CRG programming illustrated the breadth and impact of our belonging and inclusion work. Some examples include:

  • The Black Employee Network (BEN) and the Network of Asian Professionals and Allies (NAPA) partnered to host a “Mentorship That Matters” panel, featuring leaders from the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and ASCEND. The conversation explored sponsorship, career navigation, and cross-cultural mentorship, offering insights relevant to both individual growth and organizational leadership.
  • During Black History Month, our Washington, DC office hosted a George Washington Carver-inspired build your own peanut butter cup experience that blended historical recognition with community building.
  • In the New York office, the International Network of Women (INOW) facilitated a decorate your own wineglass event designed to encourage connection and creativity.
  • The CrossBorders Alliance hosted a Braai Day cooking demonstration that highlighted global traditions through food and storytelling.
  • The Bringing Out Latinx Diversity (BOLD) CRG led the firm’s engagement at the ALPFA DC Gala, reinforcing CrossCountry’s commitment to strengthening relationships with external professional communities and advancing inclusive leadership.

Collaboration was a defining characteristic of the 2025 CRG programming. Groups regularly partnered across communities, with internal teams, and with external organizations such as SpeakOUT, Girls on the Run, and Latinas in Tech to design experiences that reflected the interconnected nature of identity, culture, and professional life. These collaborations strengthened relationships across the firm and reinforced the importance of intentional spaces for dialogue and shared learning.

This year, we also expanded the CRG family with the introduction of the Parents and Caretakers (PACT) CRG, and our neurodivergent and disability awareness CRG, Adaptability. These additions reflected our effort to recognize a broader range of lived experiences, including caregiving responsibilities, disability, and accessibility, and to further embed belonging into the employee experience. As CrossCountry looks ahead to the launch of its 2026 CRG events and programming, the firm carries forward the momentum built through a year of purposeful engagement and community building. Reflecting on this work, Inclusion Manager Iz Stenson shared, “A culture of belonging is one where difference is valued, invested in, and allowed to influence outcomes.” CrossCountry remains committed to translating this philosophy into continued action, creating meaningful experiences that support both its people and the clients it serves.