Global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design, and engineering. Known for industry-leading LGBTQ+ and gender equality programs, including Stonewall Top 15 ranking and 13 consecutive WGEA Gender Equality citations.
Thoughtworks secured 15th place in Stonewall's Top 100 Employers List 2024 for LGBTQ+ inclusion, a major leap from 64th place in 2023. The company received the Gold Award specifically recognizing work towards bi and trans inclusion, including bi allyship resources, explicit anti-biphobia policies, and the Interning with Pride program for LGBTQ+ representation in tech.
Australia's Workplace Gender Equality Agency awarded Thoughtworks its Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the 13th year in a row. The company achieved its 2019 goal of 40% women or gender-diverse people in technologist roles by 2022, and maintains 40-50% gender diversity in leadership programs since 2012. Policies include inclusive parental leave and medical health insurance for same-sex partners.
Thoughtworks laid off approximately 500 employees (4% of workforce) in March 2023, then 600-700 more (5-6%) in August 2023, and a further ~500 in July 2024. Employees reported leadership was opaque with zero transparency and mixed messages, having previously assured staff that layoffs were 'absolutely not on the table' while requiring furlough weeks. Stock fell 26% on the August announcement. The company expected $75-85M in annualized cost savings. Employees reported the layoffs created an 'awful environment' with anxiety before each earnings call.