Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to attract, develop and advance talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity.
Our distinctive approach to diversity is based on a belief that we each have a personal accountability for success in this area. We provide our people with training and tools to help increase their awareness and understanding of differences and why they matter, so their actions can contribute to our inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
Our drivers for change
Inclusion First
Our purpose-driven Inclusion and Diversity strategy is built upon inclusion-first systems and behaviours.
We aim to foster a community of inclusive solvers equipped with the human skills and behaviours that enable us to value differences, harness the power of diversity and be more effective in building trust and delivering sustained outcomes.
Gender Equity
Our focused strategy is to help support balanced gender representation across all levels of our organisation and areas of our business.
- We are laser focused on supporting the representation of women in leadership positions. We combine this focus with substantive action that helps us to cultivate a sustainable pipeline of female talent across our network.
- We work together with Catalyst, a global nonprofit to help build workplaces that work for women.
- We are holding ourselves accountable to progress through several leadership KPI’s which focus on gender.
- We are part of the Advance Network which is the leading business association for equality in Switzerland.
Disability Inclusion
Our vision is to foster an inclusive environment where people with disabilities feel empowered to be themselves and have access to the support and adjustments they need to thrive.
- We are working to drive action both internally and externally to enhance the lives of people living with disabilities and those who care for them.
- We are bringing our commitment to life across six focus areas.
- We support the Valuable 500 network which brings together global firms supporting disability inclusion.
LGBTQIA+
Our aim is to foster an environment where our LGBTQIA+ talent can bring their best, authentic selves to work and are fully supported by the PwC community of solvers.
- We are developing a culturally sensitive approach based on building advocacy in territories around the world in a consistent, respectful manner.
- We are working across five pillars of action to drive meaningful change within PwC and in wider society.
Our Inclusion & Diversity Networks
SHINE
SHINE is our inclusive business network for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, committed to breaking down barriers, connecting people, and celebrating diversity.
Young PwC
Supports young professionals in their personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to connect and share experiences. The Future Council includes the perspectives of young talents to strengthen collaboration within the company.
She at Work
Our She at Work network aims to promote gender diversity and inclusion in the PwC Assurance practice. Employees of all genders and job grades are invited to join and help create a more diverse and inclusive working environment.
STEM WoMen Network
Open for all genders with a STEM background, working in the STEM field, or interested in STEM topics. Our STEM Network advocates for inclusive work environments, agile work organisations and learning from each other.
Parents @ PwC
Our vibrant community of parents, future parents-to-be, and anyone interested in learning more about parenting at PwC topics. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that parents are supported, valued, and able to reach their full potential both at work and at home.
Women in ADV+
Our Women in ADV+ group represents the female diversity in Advisory. They are the overarching community that supports fostering a cultural change as a basis for an inclusive environment within Advisory.
Leadership's view
Talent knows no boundaries, and I strongly believe in the potential of everyone – no matter where you come from, who you love, how you identify or any other aspect . I see inclusion and diversity as key elements in building a strong, successful community of solvers here at PwC Switzerland.
Be Well, Work Well
Discover our firm-wide effort to empower our people to prioritise their wellbeing through the four dimensions of energy.
Our flexible working initiatives
Balancing a life between personal goals and business objectives is important to us at PwC. We offer an environment with different approaches to a work-life balance, based on the needs of our employees, such as:
Our annual working time model
Allows for working conditions that can be adapted to the personal needs of employees. This includes part-time work, flexible part-time work, home office, teleworking and other models for parents, employees pursuing education or requiring more flexibility for other reasons.
Hybrid Flexible Model
We developed the Hybrid Flexible Model, enabling our employees to spend part of their time working in the office and part at home, depending on their preferences. Our employees and their teams have the power to discuss the operating routine that works best for them.
Leave absence rule
For employees who stop working for a longer period of time (maternity leave, paternity leave, illness, accident or military service), we offer a pragmatic solution to facilitate re-entering their career.
Parental leave support
Our parental leave policy gives new mothers and fathers the flexibility to return to work on their terms, going beyond the minimum standards.
Our Familizy partnership
Our partnership with Familizy helps our working parents search for a place in a daycare center, recruitment of a nanny, schooling information, consulting, and childcare solutions.
Diversity benchmarking study
We participate in the St.Gallen Diversity Benchmarking Study to demonstrate our continuous commitment to building trust in society and to creating a workplace that fosters an inclusive culture and enables each of us to be at our best.
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