To align with our broader purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems, it is paramount that we act as a voice for I&D change, both within and beyond PwC. Pooling our strength as a network, and in collaboration with influential organisations, we are working to address societal structural inequalities and create opportunities for those impacted by societal systemic disadvantage. This is what we refer to as Social Inclusion -- and we take action through two key areas of focus: partnering for advocacy and developing programmes and support.
In many firms across our network we are already delivering efforts with Social Inclusion impact, but through our Inclusion First strategy we are committing to scaling that focus with all our member firms across the network. We do this because we firmly believe that a focus on Social Inclusion will allow us to make an impact both internally and within the wider societies in which we operate.
We recognise that societal inequalities exist in various ways across all identity groups, so our Social Inclusion efforts are broad and will flex to the societal structural inequality challenges and opportunities that exist across the world.
The Seeds of PwC programme at PwC Netherlands is empowering refugees with mentorship, tools and opportunities to foster success in their new lives away from their home countries.
PwC Germany’s myAbility Talent Programme goes the extra mile to support students with visible and invisible disabilities, helping them gain access to the labour market and jumpstart their professional lives.
Millie Smith, a Trainee Associate with PwC UK, shares her experience of joining PwC via the UK School Leaver Programme and how diversity has shaped her experience.