Pride at Accenture
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Be your authentic self
Ensuring an inclusive environment around the world is a key part of our belief that equality drives innovation.
Our focus includes:
- Professional development
- Inclusive policies
- Recruitment, promotion and retention guidelines
- Equal benefits, including insurance coverage for gender affirmation surgery in certain countries
- Employee resource groups in 45 countries; and
- A global Ally program with more than 118,000 members and growing
"I’m particularly inspired by the enthusiasm and commitment to inclusiveness that is demonstrated every day by our LGBTQ community and our global allies."
– MONICA BOLL, Managing Director and Global Pride Network Executive Sponsor
Equality is non-negotiable
We are committed to an equal workplace. One that inspires authenticity at work for all our people—including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Our YouTube channel
See more videos of our Pride celebrations and Pridespectives profiles.
The partnership for global LGBTI equality
We proudly stand with our partners to operationalize the UN LGBTI Standards and accelerate workplace inclusion globally.
The lack of visible LGBT+ Women in the workplace
Megan Cross, UK Pride Network co-lead, raises the question of why there aren’t more visible LGBT+ women leaders in the workforce.
50 years of Pride
See how we are celebrating 50 years of progress.
The partnership for global LGBTI equality
How companies can implement the UN standards of conduct.
What does pride mean?
Our people share what Pride means.
I am visible
Our transgender employees share who they are.
Getting to equal 2019
Accenture research shows that a culture of equality—the same kind of workplace environment that helps everyone advance to higher positions—is a powerful multiplier of innovation and growth for the LGBT community.
READ MORE90%
of LGBT employees want to be innovative
7x
higher innovation mindset for LGBT employees in the most-equal cultures than in the least-equal ones
20x
greater innovation mindset for LGBT employees in the most-equal and diverse cultures
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Get to know our people
Hear from our people on the importance of living authentically and learn more about our commitment to creating a culture of equality for all.
Sander van 't Noordende
Our Sander van 't Noordende, group chief executive – products, explains why role models in the workplace make a difference. Read more.
Riley Poldek
Our Riley Poldek, associate manager – information security assessment, shares her story of celebrating success as a transgender woman at Accenture. Read more.
James Jurgensen
Our James Jurgensen, consulting analyst, describes the importance of living openly and authentically. Read more.
Andrea Antoniazza
Our Andrea Antoniazza, legal & commerce executive, discusses why you should never be afraid to be yourself. Read more.
Natali Santana
Our Natali Santana, test engineering new associate, tells her story of how her life changed when she discovered Accenture in the Future. Read more.
Mark Taveros
Our Mark Taveros, application development specialist, shares his coming out story of acceptance. Read more.
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Awards and recognition
Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not only for business performance but also for inclusion and diversity.
Received a perfect score on
Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
12 consecutive yearsRecognized among
Australia Workplace Equality Index’s Platinum Employer
Three consecutive yearsRecognized as
LGBT+ Gold Employer in the South Africa Workplace Equality Index
In 2019Received a perfect score on
Human Rights Campaign's Equidad MX (Mexico)
Two consecutive yearsRecipient of
The Via Bona Award in Slovakia
In 2019
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