by Jacynta Clayton | Jul 11, 2022 | Employee stories, Inclusive & anti-discriminatory culture
One of Accenture’s core values is ‘Respect for the Individual’, where differences are celebrated, and employees are actively encouraged to share their unique perspectives. Shelley Godden, Security Delivery Senior Manager, sees promoting individuality is vital for...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jul 11, 2022 | Articles, Inclusive hiring practices
Let us begin by clarifying: The question in the headline isn’t ‘do you hire diverse talent?’ It’s ‘is your hiring process inclusive?’ There’s a big difference. What is an inclusive hiring process? An inclusive hiring or recruitment process not only recognizes the...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jul 7, 2022 | Career development, Employee stories
Knowing how to properly load, aim, and fire a bow and arrow will make the difference between a whiffed shot and a bullseye. Similarly, knowing how to properly reflect, plan, and execute your goals will make all the difference to your career trajectory too. We spoke...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jul 6, 2022 | Career development, Employee stories
As a young single mother who hadn’t finished high school, Susan White joined Alcoa as an ‘admin temp’, (and worked a second job bartending in the evening) to “buckle down” and provide a home for her two children. Further education was the last thing on her mind. She...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jul 6, 2022 | Employee stories, Flexible working arrangements
If you’re growing your family, paid parental leave can be a great form of workplace support. But when these payments end and the time comes to return to work, a whole new set of challenges arises. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive company culture can make...
