At PwC, our Inclusion First strategy is for our people, our clients and our communities.
We prioritise our people and foster a culture of belonging and equity, leading with empathy. Our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) drives us to champion change across our organisation, acting as a voice and accelerator within PwC and in our communities.
Our global Inclusion First strategy is centred on:
- Action. We build a culture of change.
- Accountability. We hold our leaders and ourselves responsible for change.
- Advocacy. We act as a voice for change, within PwC and beyond.
Through our strategy, we are focused on 5 key drivers for change: Inclusion First, Gender Equity, Disability Inclusion, LGBT+ Inclusion and Social Inclusion.
"Inclusion & Diversity is seen as fundamental and a reinforcing part in all PwC’s people and business activities. Each country pursues mutual global KPIs and long-term goals as well as additional indicators appropriate to that country's unique context."
Five drivers for change
We are actively advancing five global drivers for change. In each area, we define and implement strategies, identify key initiatives, collaborations, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and report our progress. Our member firms also contribute efforts to reinforce and expand these drivers at a territory level.
Inclusion First: Systems and Behaviours
Our purpose-driven I&D strategy is built upon the foundation of inclusion first systems and behaviours.
- Systems: We are expanding our development of inclusive processes, policies, interventions and systems that ensure equitable opportunities for all our people.
- Behaviours: We are fostering a community of inclusive problem-solvers, valuing diversity and building trust for sustained outcomes.
Our work: Inclusive mindset elearn
The elearn is an important element of our PwC Inclusion First strategy to enable the New Equation. It is about showing empathy, appreciation, and respect for every individual’s unique lived experience. We recently organized the "Inclusive Mindset Challenge: Racing towards Inclusion and Diversity" to promote the inclusive mindset within our company.
Gender Equity
Our focused strategy is to help support balanced gender representation across all levels of our organisation and areas of our business. We prioritise supporting women in leadership roles and hold ourselves accountable through specific gender-focused KPIs.
Our work: Unconscious Bias Workshop (UB Workshop)
Unconscious biases affect us all, shaping our actions and impacting those around us. Despite our best intentions, these biases can lead to unintended results and misalignment among people. Therefore, in April 2024, PwC has organized two UB Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi City to gain insight into possible blind spots, while discussing how to reduce any potential impact as a result of biases.
Disability Inclusion
Our vision is to create an inclusive environment where individuals with disabilities feel empowered and supported to thrive authentically. Internally and externally, we're taking action to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their caregivers.
Our work: "PwC - Be Companions" programme
"PwC: Be Companions" programme is driven by our commitment to Disability Inclusion and the New World, New Skills initiative. We hope to empower and support individuals with disabilities to bridge the gap, enhance their employment prospects and unlock their full potentials.
As of May 2024, our programme has accomplished some key achievements and will continue to make waves of positive impact:
✨ 104 applications
✨ 51 selected candidates
✨ 71 one-on-one career counseling sessions have been conducted
✨ 7 students have been approved for scholarships for technical upskilling
✨ 2 soft skills training workshops for more than 35 people with disabilities, with the support of 20 PwC volunteers
LGBT+ Inclusion
Our aim is to create a workplace where our talents who identify as LGBT+ can thrive as their authentic selves, fully supported by the PwC community. We're developing a culturally sensitive approach, advocating for LGBT+ rights globally with respect and consistency.
Our work: Pride Activity
🏳️🌈 On 1st October 2023, nearly 20 PwC colleagues and friends gathered to celebrate love and diversity with VietPride - the largest annual event for LGBT+ community and allies in Vietnam!
Social Inclusion
At PwC, Social Inclusion is our commitment to fostering equity for all. We advocate for equal opportunities regardless of identity to address systemic societal inequalities.
Our work: Empower Me Scholarship & Mentorship Programme
As part of our Inclusion & Diversity (social inclusion) efforts, we contribute to improve access and equity to education and employment opportunities for disadvantaged youths and ethnic minorities.
This programme provides:
✨ Scholarships
✨ Mentoring opportunities for students
✨ Career access opportunities via PwC Vietnam or our clients’ network
