“Change starts in our own offices, in our own homes and in our communities.”
Wayne Berson, Chief Executive Officer, BDO
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“Feeling free to be myself at work”
is a key driver of engagement.
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points higher retention
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points higher revenue growth
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higher gross margin
Progressive actions are being taken amongst firms across the accounting profession. Transparency and continued measurement leads to accountability - and through understanding workforce dynamics, concerns, opportunities, and challenges, we create a more inclusive, higher performing workforce that delivers improved business results.
Driving a culture of inclusion and belonging
"Through appointing a Chief Diversity Officer, efforts are being reflected by top level management to drive a culture of inclusion in line with the firm's vision and strategy."
-Crowe
Cultivating a community
"Our Multicultural Alliance employee inclusion group serves as a valuable resource for professionals and cultivates a supportive community through in-person and virtual networking,
volunteer events, mentoring, and professional development."
-BDO
Identifying common bias
"Implicit bias training helps professionals identify common bias and teaches ways to slow thinking to make better decisions. All new hires complete the implicit bias training and it is
considered a core leadership requirement and as such, valuable criterion for promotion."
-PwC
“We need to have a different conversation on what it means to have a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture to drive further and faster change.”
Leslie Patterson, EY Americas and US Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness Leader