Our focus on inclusion unlocks the power and potential of our people
An inclusion strategy for shaping tomorrow
We know that we are at our best when we bring together different perspectives, experiences and skills.
Our network-wide Inclusion First strategy is about fostering a culture where everyone is included, everyone belongs and everyone can thrive—because we believe inclusion is about each of us.
This means we embrace our differences. It means we develop the skills needed to work and lead inclusively. And it means we cultivate a rich breadth of abilities that let us deliver unexpected insights and solve complex challenges facing business and society.
Our strategy
We’ve created a flexible global framework that allows each of our firms to align with our Inclusion First strategy in a way that makes sense for them, taking into consideration local regulations and laws, accounting for demographics and culture and respecting where each firm is on its inclusion journey. This nuanced approach means we can shape the change at both global and local levels.
Inclusion First
Our Inclusion First approach helps our people develop the skills needed to value differences and to think, act and lead inclusively. The foundation to allow us to realise the full potential of our people, while fostering a stronger culture of belonging, is by embedding inclusion in our systems and behaviours. This supports our environment where individuality is embraced and valued by our people.
Systems: We’re instituting inclusive processes and policies that support opportunity at all levels and help our people to fulfil their career potential.
Behaviours: In our interactions, we demonstrate our PwC Professional behaviours—foundational guidelines for how we deliver on our purpose, strategy and values that explicitly call for inclusion.
Our Inclusion First approach also focuses on the following additional dimensions of diversity: gender inclusion, disability and neuro inclusion and LGBT+ inclusion. We support our firms as they bring broader dimensions of diversity to life locally.
Gender inclusion
We’re cultivating an environment where women are empowered to advance and succeed in their careers throughout our network. We highlight our commitment to global gender equity both within and beyond PwC through the release of global research-based thought leadership.
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Disability and neuro inclusion
We’re building an inclusive environment where people with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent feel empowered to be themselves and have access to the support and adjustments they need to thrive. We bring this to life via a thorough Global Disability Inclusion strategy.
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LGBT+ inclusion
We support a workplace where LGBT+ talent can bring their best, authentic selves to work and feel like they belong. Our global LGBT+ Inclusion strategy includes varying cultural scenarios that allow us to adapt the ways we advocate and support, recognising different LGBT+ legal and social landscapes faced by the LGBT+ community in different territories.
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Ethnicity and Racial Inclusion
We’re fostering an environment where individuals of all ethnicities feel empowered to succeed and advance in their careers. Our strategy ensures fair treatment, and access to support, and, through dedicated initiatives, celebrates the diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds within our firm.
Aiming for equity rather than equality
By recognising and valuing differences, we therefore aim to give everyone what they need to be successful, rather than treating everyone in the same way.
“When the playing field is not level, to ensure equality in the workplace, we need to be fair and not equal.”
Inclusion & Diversity Podcasts
Fostering Inclusion: Being Me
Welcome to our new podcast series entitled 'Fostering Inclusion: Being Me'.
Our Inclusion & Diversity Committee Member, Larry Obichie, is the main host of the podcast. In the podcast, Larry chats with colleagues to showcast what Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace (and not only) means to them, via real-life stories exchanging, shedding light on underrepresented people, and surfacing diverse perspectives.
External Events
At societal level, we are constantly striving to find ways to influence the wider economic, educational and social sectors of Cyprus, for a fairer society.
We also help our clients to design their own inclusion and diversity programmes, to increase people engagement and have better business outcomes. - Click here to find out more
2021 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference - Accelerating the pace of change
Internal Network
Networking contributes to personal and professional fulfilment and success. That's why our firm has internal diversity networks (Families, LGBT+ inclusion, Ethnicity, etc.) aiming to provide a sense of community, inspiring and supporting diverse talent and raising awareness of diversity within our firm and creating a genuinely inclusive culture at PwC.
Accreditations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Consulting Services
Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workspaces
Contact us
Partner, Head of Connected Tax Compliance Managed Services, Chief Learning Officer, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, In charge of Shipping, PwC Cyprus
Tel: +357-25555230
