Unique individuals, united by purpose
Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and the most client-focused, AI-enabled great place to work for Reinventors in the world. To drive reinvention, innovation must be at the forefront, which requires us to attract, develop and inspire top talent. Talent is one of our most important areas of competitive differentiation.
Our talent strategy is designed to ensure our workforce is prepared to lead in an era of transformation and innovation, aligning leadership, talent and culture with our business strategy. As part of our talent strategy, we embrace the variety of viewpoints and insights that we believe are essential to drive the innovation needed to reinvent.
At Accenture, we are committed to equal opportunity, a workplace free from bias and providing all of our people with the opportunity to thrive and unlock their full potential. We are a meritocracy.
Our intention is to foster a culture and a workplace in which all of our people feel a sense of belonging and are respected and empowered to do their best work and to create 360° value for all our stakeholders. We expect our leaders to foster this culture and embody our core values.
Our approach to inclusion and diversity
Beck Bailey, Global Chief Diversity Officer, shares our commitment to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Commitment from the top
When inclusion starts at the top, it inspires everyone. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity begins with our Chair and CEO, Board of Directors and Global Management Committee.
Our Leadership Essentials set the expectation that our leaders consistently demonstrate their commitment to creating a culture where everyone can thrive and continuously build their inclusive leadership skills.
Communities within our community
We are deeply committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels connected, with a strong sense of trust and belonging. Our employee networks give people space to connect, learn and grow together.
Local focus areas also include Caregivers, Faith, Refugees, Social Mobility, Veterans and more.
Gender
Gender should never hold people back
Gender-based network: Our 130+ gender-focused communities in 35+ countries bring people together through unique opportunities to advance skills, grow networks, and connect with others through shared life experiences.
Pride
A community where everyone is their authentic self
Pride at Accenture: With 90+ networks across 45+ countries, Pride at Accenture empowers everyone’s authenticity. Whether it’s learning about the latest inclusive benefits, how and why to self-id or gathering for an event, this community is open to all.
We build a safe space where everyone belongs
Neurodiversity
We build a safe space where everyone belongs
Neurodiversity employee network: From peer drop-in sessions to learning opportunities and more, our neurodiversity-based networks in 20 countries are a safe space to share, learn and participate in our journey toward creating a neuroinclusive workplace.
People with disabilities
Work should be accessible and inclusive
Disability-based networks: Networks in 30+ countries offer a sense of belonging for our people with disabilities and their allies.
Fact
1 in 6
people have a disability (according to the World Health Organization). We nurture a community that understands, supports and embraces differences
Our people work and live in 49 countries
Racial and ethnic equality
Our people work and live in 49 countries
Racial & ethnic equality: Our people work and live in 49 countries. From African Caribbean and Asian Pacific American to Indigenous People and Hispanic Heritage, there's a community for everyone to learn about and embrace.
How we support belonging
We have a wide array of benefits and programs to ensure that each of us feels supported, valued and empowered to thrive.
Stories of our people
Around the world, we’re recognized for our commitments to I&D.
No. 1
in our industry and No. 1 overall for 4 years in a row on the FTSE Diversity & Inclusion Index, for our leadership in fostering one of the most inclusive workplaces globally.
100
earned a top score in all countries surveyed on the Disability:IN Disability Index: 9 consecutive years in the U.S. and 2 consecutive years in Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines, and the U.K.
100
earned a top score and the distinction of Advocate, the highest level of achievement on the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, for the 10th year in a row.
No. 4
on the Great Place To Work® Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™, our 4th consecutive year on the list.
Top 10
Great Place To Work® Best Workplaces: No. 5 in Finland, No. 6 in Argentina and in the Philippines, No. 7 in the U.S., No. 8 in Chile, No. 10 in Thailand and in Colombia.
Top-tier
Hall of Fame member since 2023 on the Fair360 Companies for Diversity for our excellence and commitment to inclusive practices.