PwC UK named in Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023

Experts have recognised PwC UK for its efforts to work towards gender equality for the thirteenth year in a row. 

The Times Top 50 Employers for Women is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action for gender equality in the workplace. Run by the charity Business in the Community – The Prince’s Responsible Business Network – the process identifies companies which make gender equality part of their business strategy. Inclusion in the list recognises progress and examples of best practices, impact, innovation, and individual achievement.

Applicants are assessed on a range of areas, including transparency around pay, family friendly policies and their approach to flexible working policies. 

PwC has a five point diversity & inclusion plan in place, which includes progression coaches for high potential female directors, and targeted recruitment campaigns to attract women - especially into audit and technology roles.

Sarah Churchman, Chief Inclusion, Culture and Wellbeing Officer at PwC UK, commented:

“It’s an honour to be recognised for our work to improve gender equality for 13 years in a row. Over the years we’ve learnt that the best results come from embedding inclusion across all levels of our organisation. We know that our people are our biggest strength as a business and that’s why we’re focused on helping to empower them to be the best that they can be.

“Recent events - such as geo-political uncertainty and the cost of living crisis - have continued to put a spotlight on the inequalities that exist. Our response has been a sustained commitment to make inclusion and diversity a matter for everyone, not just a few, as highlighted in our Women in Work research. Combining leadership, clarity of aspirations and everyday intentional actions can make truly meaningful progress.”

Charlotte Woodworth, Gender Equality Director at Business in the Community, said: 

“Whilst companies such as PwC are doing a brilliant job at reducing gender inequalities in the workplace, it is evident that there is far more work to be done. There are still too many employees who face barriers in the workplace, from pay gaps to caring responsibilities. The cost-of-living crisis, following the pandemic has made these inequalities even more noticeable.

“However, it is encouraging to see that this year, we have seen the highest number of applications to the Times Top 50 compared to any year so far.”