INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

Pride at Accenture

Be Yourself. Make a Difference.

OVERVIEW

Accenture is proud to be a corporate leader in supporting the LGBT community.

Ensuring an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression around the world is a key part of our belief that diversity makes us stronger.

Our focus includes:

Professional development

Inclusive policies

Recruitment, promotion and retention guidelines

Equal benefits

Employee resource groups in 39 countries; and

A global Ally program with more than 14,000 members and growing

Our Pride at Accenture Network in Dublin marches in a local parade.

To celebrate Pride Month in 2017, several locations hosted “Pride Live” sessions each Friday to share insights on how they are engaging and supporting the LGBT community. Watch the replays now:

HIGHLIGHTS

Sander van 't Noordende discusses "Getting To Equal: Progressing LGBT Rights in Uncertain Times" with Nellie Borrero, Kate Staff of AllOut and Graeme Reid of the Human Rights Watch.

We hosted a global “Pride Across Borders” webcast in June 2016 to celebrate Pride Month with colleagues around the world. Watch the replay now.

Click here to download the full article. Engaging the Majority to Create an LGBT Inclusive Workplace. This opens a new window.

In partnership with Stonewall, our UK team recently published this helpful point of view. Download “Engaging the Majority to Create an LGBT Inclusive Workplace.”

“Are LGBTQ Rights Going Backwards?” Watch the replay of the panel discussion including our own Sander van ’t Noordende at the #WEF17 now or download the write-up.

Watch Digital is Breaking Barriers Andrew Wilson at Pride and Prejudice on Youtube. This opens a new window.

Andrew Wilson, CIO and Global Pride at Accenture Network Sponsor, talks about digital breaking barriers at The Economist Pride & Prejudice Conference in March 2016. View more of our videos.

Raise Your Voice. Read this perspective from Nellie Borrero, managing director—Global Inclusion & Diversity, on the role of allies in promoting inclusion and diversity. Read more perspectives from Sander van ’t Noordende, Group Chief Executive – Products.

PEOPLE

"Accenture is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that actively encourages self-expression and bringing individuality into a professional working environment. I am delighted to formalize my support for the LGBT community at Accenture as Global Pride at Accenture Network Sponsor."

ANDREW WILSON
Chief Information Officer, Global Pride at Accenture Network Sponsor, Miami
"I am very happy that in the Netherlands, Accenture acknowledges that, although we come from a very liberal country where LGBT is 'not an issue' anymore, we still need an LGBT network. With it, we can give guidance to LGBT people who don't feel comfortable and help those in other geographies achieve the same opportunities we have here."

PETER ZERP
Amsterdam
"My involvement in the LGBT Networking Group is a big reason for staying with Accenture. Being part of the group has helped me to further develop my leadership skills and has made a huge difference in my personal and professional life."

JOANNE McMORROW
Boston
"I'm very happy to be in a company where our individuality is recognized and our strong sense of being proud of our gender identity is acknowledged."

RICH PARAS
Manila
"Accenture India is taking steps toward commitment to diversity in the LGBT area and has taken the lead among Indian employers. My participation in the San Antonio LGBT network was the start of my personal experience, which helps me contribute toward establishing the network in India. I am grateful for being involved."

VENKATRAGHAVAN CHITTAMBAKKAM
Chennai
"Being part of the LGBT group in the Philippines Delivery Center has fuelled my drive to be the best person and leader that I can be. It is through this organization that I realized that sexual orientation is never a hindrance to prospering and succeeding."

ROBERTO SY
Dublin
"My beautiful and proud daughter came out of the closet at age 13. As her mother, I have certainly made mistakes, but I have also been able to learn and explore a new world."

WENCHE FREDRIKSEN
Oslo