Inclusion & Diversity at PwC

Inclusion & Diversity

At PwC, our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment remains unwavering. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion or disability, should have the opportunity to thrive. 

Our Diversity strategy, both at the PwC network and local firm level, aims to understand and cater to our people's unique experiences. We strive to address any barriers related to recruitment, career growth, or other areas to enable our community of solvers to deliver sustained outcomes to our stakeholders.

 

Our story in numbers 


Gender

57% female staff complement, 53% of females in managerial grades

Age Demographics

31 is the average age of the firm, 36 is the average age of our managers

Nationality

30% of our staff complement are expats, 38 different nationalities

Our Inclusion First Strategy

At the heart of our firm lies our commitment to our people. We believe that our strength stems from hiring, nurturing, and developing the most diverse and multidisciplinary teams to help our clients solve their most important challenges and deliver sustained outcomes. This mission aligns seamlessly with our network purpose, The New Equation, which emphasises the critical role of an inclusive and diverse community of human-led and tech-powered community of solvers, for building trust and delivering sustained outcomes.

Every individual in our community brings a unique set of experiences, perspectives, and skills. An 'Inclusion First' approach actively fosters a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and where individuals think, act, and lead inclusively. This culture of belonging enhances creativity, innovation, and collaboration, driving both individual and organisational success.

Our 5 drivers of change - gender equity, cross-border inclusion, LGBT+ inclusion, disability and social inclusion - rely on insights and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to take decisive action on issues important to our workforce. We ensure that leadership commitment, our internal systems, and our behaviours follow an inclusion first strategy to align with the pursuit of fair and impartial outcomes. We take pride in the trust and engagement our people show in various Inclusion and Diversity initiatives and are committed to transparency as a core aspect of our devotion to advancing equality in our society.

Our 5 drivers of change - gender equity, cross-border inclusion, LGBT+ inclusion, disability and social inclusion - rely on insights and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Inclusion First:

Gender equity

Our strategy focuses on offering equal opportunities irrespective of gender. We periodically analyse gender-related data to identify areas for improvement, including career progression, succession planning, representation at senior positions, and inclusion indices from our Global People Survey. This analysis forms the basis of our strategy and action plans to achieve our targets.

Cross-border inclusion

Our firm embraces 38 different nationalities, representing various ethnicities, educational backgrounds, gender identities, languages, cultures and beliefs. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

LGBT+ inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Our strategy includes initiatives to promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Social inclusion

We recognise our responsibility to support the community we operate in and through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, we support minority groups such as individuals with disabilities, the homeless, cancer patients, and those in palliative care. We aim to provide financial support, volunteers, and pro-bono work, while also partnering with NGOs to address societal inequalities and raise awareness for various causes.

Discover more about CSR

Disability

We prioritise disability and are committed to inclusive recruitment, collaborations, and creating an accommodating workplace. Apart from fostering leadership commitment and accountability, we seek to build a culture of awareness and understanding, internally and externally through accessible communications and self-education, as well as building a community where people feel comfortable talking openly about disabilities and related support needed.

What We’ve Done

Pink October and Movember awareness talks

With October and November aimed at raising awareness of women's and men’s health issues, we organised several lunchtime panel sessions bringing together external experts. The October panel spoke about their experience with breast cancer, while the November panel shed light on the more common physical and mental health issues that are being faced by men aged 20 to 60. Furthermore, PwC Malta also donated to the Richmond Foundation as well as Europa Donna Malta. We also provided discounts to all PwC employees on related medical examinations booked during these two months to encourage frequent screening.

International Gender Balance Week 2024

We celebrated EMEA International Gender Balance Week in 2024 by providing a localised workshop over and above the online calls, centred around Women’s Day in March. The event titled ‘HER Hour: Nurturing physical & mental health’ brought together a panel of external guests who shed light on both the mental and physical aspects of women’s wellbeing.

Celebrating Pride Months

During FY24, we celebrated the June and September pride months both internally and externally, using these as a platform to raise further awareness of the LGBT+ community, related successes and challenges, as well as social injustice.

Pink October 2023
International Gender Balance Week 2024
Movember 2023

Initiatives and benefits

We offer personalised flexible arrangements tailored to each individual's needs, aiming to promote a work-life balance that suits them. These customised options vary, allowing team members to adjust their working hours, reduce their schedules, modify their work scope, or incorporate more remote work into their routines.

We understand the importance of accommodating diverse lifestyles and preferences within our workforce, recognising that a one-size-fits-all approach may not be effective. We work together to create flexible arrangements that enhance our employees' overall wellbeing and productivity.

Contact us

Lucienne Pace Ross

Lucienne Pace Ross

Assurance Partner, PwC Malta

Tel: +356 2564 7293

Lisa Pullicino

Lisa Pullicino

Partner, PwC Malta

Tel: +356 2564 7000

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