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Vol. 2: Issue 32— 2023

A 360˚ view of CRA news & announcements

Save the Dates: DEI Training

We are excited to once again offer a series of DEI training webinars available to all CRA colleagues.

Please mark your calendars for the following training dates:

Status & Privilege

Wednesday, August 23, 11:00am - 12:15pm

We Can Work It Out: Collaborating Across Generations

Wednesday, August 23, 1:00 - 2:15pm

They're Here & They Meme Business: Leading, Mentoring & Working with Gen Z

Thursday, October 26, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Busting Bias & Responding to Microaggressions

Thursday, October 26, 1:00 - 2:15pm

Invitations to these trainings will be sent in the following days and weeks. Stay tuned!

Save the Date: ESG@CRA Episode 4

Join us for ESG@CRA Episode 4: Climate Tech Investing with VC Partner at Global Founders Capital featuring Dr. Leonardo Banchik, a venture capital partner at Global Founders Capital, a San Francisco-based firm with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. There, Leonardo invests in climate tech startups building industry-leading technology to make a positive socioeconomic impact.

During the conversation, Leonardo will talk about his background in mechanical engineering, his career trajectory, and his investing experience. The discussion will be moderated by Meimei Cao, and Analyst from our Intellectual Property Practice, and Meltem Gokcebel, an Associate from our Competition Practice.

Date: August 29

Time: 12:00 p.m. EST

An invitation to this virtual event will be sent in the coming days.

All-CRA Meeting Update

Last week we shared a link to the July 18 All-CRA meeting recording, and later discovered an issue with the video. An updated recording of the meeting can be viewed below.

Recording: click here

Passcode: #&W5IqP9

SEO London Summer Academy

Last month, nearly 200 SEO London students completed the first hybrid Consulting Summer Academy, a two-day educational program aimed to give students a competitive edge through learning, networking, and gaining meaningful access to firms like ours.

As a partner and sponsor of the program, several CRA team members participated in the Academy, including Vice President Diana Jackson, who took part in a senior leadership panel; Consultants Kees Chamberlain, Will Foster, and Charlotte Poon, who presented a case study; and Associate Nelly Junesand and DEI Program Manager Channel Turbides who represented CRA at a networking session.

Special thanks to Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer Raquel Tamez for her work nurturing our partnership with SEO London, and to Recruiting Manager Stacey Cornell for leading and organizing CRA's recruiting efforts in the U.K.

The feedback we received from so many of the students in attendance shows the impact these programs can have. We can’t wait for more opportunities to help students prepare for their futures.

RAC Concluded in July

Congratulations to the 55 attendees of CRA’s flagship onboarding training, Research and Analysis Core training (RAC) for their completion of the program in Boston in July.

Participants now embark on practice specific learning and begin their project work, armed with skills such as Excel, proactive communication, and more.

This concludes our final North America RAC training for this year, and we now head to London to welcome our European new hires for September RAC, September 12-14. 

Learn more about RAC and view the schedule here.

Congratulations to our Core 250 Graduates

Last week, 12 Associate Principals and Principals completed the first in our series of business development core training, Core 250: Building Trust, Value, and Influence in Client Relationships.

In this engaging 6-week program, participants form tight-knit cohorts and engage in one-on-one and tandem coaching to build skills such as refining their value proposition, building trusted relationships, and developing into a strong client advisor. 

Cambridge City Food Bank

Our Cambridge office collected pantry and self-care items to support the Cambridge City Food Bank!

At CRA we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. Our sincere thank you to the Cambridge Volunteer Committee for organizing this donation drive and to all those who generously donated for supporting our Community Advancement mission.

Important DE&I Dates

CRA has a long-term focus on strengthening our diverse and inclusive culture. We're committed to keeping our team updated on upcoming DE&I dates and observances.

Here's what's coming up:

• International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: August 9
• Women's Equality Day: August 26

How to Export/Download LinkedIn Contacts 

Having online LinkedIn connections is great, but downloading detailed contact information regularly ensures you always have up-to-date data and enables better marketing and customer analytics. 

1. Click the ‘Me’ dropdown menu. 
2. Click ‘Settings & Privacy’. 
3. Select on ‘Data Privacy’. 
4. Click on ‘Get a copy of your data’. 
5. Select the box for ‘Connections’. 
6. Click the download link in your notification email. 
7. Click ‘Download archive’. 
8. Open your .CVS file to access your data. 

Note: When exporting your connection data, you may notice that some of the email addresses are missing. You will only see email addresses for connections who have allowed their connections to see or download their email address. 

7 Fundamentals You Need for Investing Success 

Find out more about seven key investing principles that can guide you in developing, implementing, and staying on track with your plan. 

Click below to register.

Health Advocate (U.S. Only)

Life is busy: Health Advocate can assist you and your family with healthcare needs or issues that may arise. 

This CRA-paid benefit is confidential and available 24/7/365 to all eligible employees, spouses/domestic partners, children, parents and in-laws. Your personal Health Advocate can assist with personal issues, and answer questions you may have. The Health Advocate team is comprised of experienced staff such as medical directors, registered nurses, claim specialists, chronic care coaches and licensed professional counselors, to name a few. 

You have access to Health Advocate services which include, but are not limited to: 

• Finding the right doctors, hospitals, and referrals 
• Help with resolving benefit claim issues or questions 
• Assisting with eldercare related issues, retirement planning, Medicare questions and other support 
• Securing second opinions and assistance with transferring medical records 

To contact Health Advocate 24/7: 

• Email: answers@healthadvocate.com 
• Phone: 1-866-695-8622 

Open Position of the Week

Did you know that under CRA’s referral program, you can earn over $2,500 for referring someone who accepts an open position at CRA?

This week we want to bring attention to this open position:

Associate Principal – Brussels (req # 1812)

To learn more about this position and refer a colleague, contact the recruiting team with the corresponding job number.

Wonder what's happening around the world at CRA? Our social media pages are a great way to stay up-to-date on events, happenings, and culture. Here are a couple highlights from this week.

From profiles of new colleagues, office events, and COVID-19 policy alerts to training and wellness offerings, CRA 360 is designed to more efficiently deliver internal news and updates to you. Let us know what other topics you would like featured here and how we might continue to enhance your experience with CRA 360.

Hit That Follow Button!

Keep tabs on the latest at CRA by following us on social media! 



From employee spotlights and the latest company news to our ever-evolving DE&I initiatives, our goal is to give team members—past, present, and future alike—a window into what makes CRA such a special place to work.