Unique individuals, united by purpose
Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Our strategy is to deliver 360° value for all our stakeholders by helping them continuously reinvent. 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.
As part of our talent strategy, we hire and develop people who have different backgrounds, different perspectives and different lived experiences. These differences ensure that we have and attract the cognitive diversity to deliver a variety of perspectives, observations and insights which are essential to drive the innovation needed to reinvent, and we hold our leaders accountable for ensuring we have the most innovative and talented people in our industry.
We recognize that some people come to Accenture having faced obstacles as an aspect of their identity or lived experience. At Accenture, we are committed to harness these perspectives and ensure that all of our people have the opportunity to thrive and unlock their full potential. We are committed to equal opportunity and a workplace free from bias. 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.
Our approach to inclusion and diversity
Beck Bailey, Global Chief Diversity Officer, shares how learning and action are essential for building belonging and innovation.
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 should never hold people back
A community where everyone is their authentic self
We build a safe space where everyone belongs
Work should be accessible and inclusive
Our people work and live in 49 countries
How we support belonging
Stories of our people
Around the world, we’re recognized for our commitments to I&D.
Disability:IN Disability Equality Index
Earned a top score of 100 on Disability:IN’s Disability Equality Index for 8 years in a row in the US and as of FY24 across all 8 countries surveyed – Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Philippines, UK and US.
Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
Named a top scorer with 103.4% out of 100 on the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, a global assessment of our commitment to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
Included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, among top-scoring companies for two consecutive years.
Fortune and Great Place to Work® World’s Best Workplaces
Fortune and Great Place to Work World’s Best Workplace
One of the World’s Best Workplaces™ – and among the top 10 in 10 countries
Refinitiv Diversity & Inclusion Index
Refinitiv Diversity & Inclusion Index
Number one place for inclusion and diversity for the third time in five years.
DIVERSITYINC Hall of Fame
DIVERSITYINC Hall of Fame
One of the top 50 companies for diversity in the U.S.