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Inclusiveness for everyone 

Working together. All in.

It takes inclusiveness to shape the future with confidence for our people, clients and communities. This is core to who we are and how we work together. Diverse viewpoints combined with inclusive teaming create better questions and better answers. These ways of working ignite innovation, create lasting connections and inspire more effective solutions. 

We are shaping a workplace where all skills, backgrounds and experiences are valued, and where everyone is empowered to bring their best selves, progress without barriers and fulfil their potential. Our approach is built around three strategic pillars: inclusive growth, inclusive teaming, and inclusive design. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide adjustments to support candidates at every stage where needed.

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Some of our policies and practices

Connected working

Our approach to connected working maintains our longstanding commitment to flexibility, while recognising the value of meaningful time spent together. We encourage our people to be intentional about in-person time with colleagues and clients to connect, collaborate and learn, while retaining the personal flexibility they value. This helps strengthen relationships, development and client service.

Faith and cultural celebrations and holidays

We support people to observe the days and traditions that matter to them, including the option to swap certain bank holidays for other days of personal or religious significance.

Global Code of Conduct

The EY Global Code of Conduct defines how EY professionals are expected to behave and make decisions. It is anchored in EY values: integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm and courage to lead, and supports the EY purpose of building a better working world.

Parental and adoption leave

We offer support for different life stages, including parental support programmes, wellbeing resources and pathways to parenthood. We offer paid maternity leave with full pay for the first six weeks, 80% pay from weeks 7 to 31 and statutory maternity pay from weeks 32 to 39, plus up to four weeks of fully paid paternity leave and up to 52 weeks of shared parental leave.

Special leave

Up to two weeks of paid leave can be taken in a calendar year for family emergencies, compassionate leave, public commitments, fertility treatment, domestic abuse and caring responsibilities.

EY Networks and Communities

Our seven employee networks are run by passionate EY people, strengthening the communities within our firm and contributing to our inclusive culture to ensure everyone feels like they belong.

  • Ability EY: Empowering colleagues with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions and long-term health conditions.
  • EY Embrace Network: Celebrating and supporting colleagues of all faiths and beliefs.
  • EY Social Mobility Network: Supporting greater socio-economic inclusion and opportunity.
  • EY Race and Ethnicity (REN) Network: Championing awareness, education and allyship.
  • EY Women's Network: Creating opportunities for women to realise their potential and thrive.
  • EY Life Network: Creating communities for parents, carers and colleagues balancing life and work.
  • EY Unity Network: Celebrating LGBT+ colleagues and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves.

You don’t have to identify as a member of that community to join, and many get involved for the opportunity to learn, grow their network and show allyship.

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Inclusiveness is about creating the conditions for success, for everyone.

Dr Fatima Tresh
UK & Ireland Inclusiveness Leader

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