Diversity at PwC Australia

Extremely diverse workplace and a range of diversity focused events.

I was the only caucasian female in my grad group, and most of the males are more outspoken than the females in training. Many more caucasian males. Nothing particularly wrong, but just made it a little bit harder to connect. A lot of different cultures which is fantastic but felt a bit excluded (especially when they are speaking different languages, in training at the desks). Definitely something to look at.

Diversity is natural here, and everyone is treated equally - it's how I think it should be everywhere

Very progressive

No issues noted

Constantly looking to hit our diversity goals and these are consistently well communicated throughout the company.

Potentially overcommitted, because the talent coming in is not reflective of the interest that there is to work in this company.

I don't know a whole lot on this area other than maternity leave. I am very young but my partner and I have discussed having children so I have looked at the maternity leave policy. I am very pleased that you get 6 months fully paid or 12 months half pay.

Very supportive of everyone Maternity leave is longer than usual

Lots of encouragement for diversity.

404/40/20 policy

They are very big on promoting diversity. This is very important to them.

PwC is super into diversity, and it's one of the really differentiating factors. We make a big show of it and actively encourage people to think differently about issues. Maternity/Paternity leave is encouraged, and flexible hours are a thing, including work from home options.

All for it.

targets in place

Its inbedded within the culture

female and male have equal opportunity to work in our firm.

The firm as a whole is really pushing for diversity which is great.

#1 in terms of diversity.

There are quite a few women in our firm compared to others, even to the extent that theres more women than men in the firm. However ethnic employees are still quite low.

not sure.

They have a Higher Apprenticeship program which is for people from less priveleged backgrounds and without degrees.

PwC hires a lot of disabled and ethnic minority staff. Although the upper management is still mostly white, this is shifting as a lot of the younger staff are from a diverse range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Unsure

Unsure on this one

Offers opportunities to university students

my company respects every candidate. No one would be treated less privileged.

Not sure.

We have open days in less privileged areas and we do not shy away or discriminate individuals from such areas. Talent is everywhere and this firm knows that and does a great job at harnessing it

They have targets in place to attract a certain portion of people from different backgrounds.

higher apprentice prograam for students who havent gone to university

New higher apprentice scheme that takes trainees who aren't able to go to university

It doesn't discriminate in any way, if you earn it then you'll get it.

Promoted via their website - Campaigns such as Mental Health Awareness Week - Volunteering programs to assist the less privileged (weekends)

lots

Recruitment campaigns to target high school students and less main stream universities (WSU and MQ)

Yes

Higher apprenticeship program invites students who haven't attended uni to work at PwC.

Company recently implemented the higher apprenticeship program aimed at hiring those without university experience.

Unknown.