Advisory firm celebrates diversity month

Business advisory firm Deloitte has been celebrating its diversity month which provides the opportunity to debate the issue of respect at work.

The past month has seen a range of exciting programmes and activities as well as guest speakers including Garth Crooks OBE, ambassador for the 'Kick It Out' campaign, and England cricketer, Ravi Bopara share their personal experiences and views on diversity in the workplace.

The company has nine different diversity networks including multicultural, workability, faith and GLOBE - a network for gay, lesbian or bisexual employees. More than 4,000 Deloitte employees are members of a diversity network which provides opportunities to hear inspirational talks and receive mentoring and support from colleagues and network with other members from the business.

Stevan Rolls, head of HR at Deloitte, said: "The Deloitte networks are an important part of the firm's diversity strategy, and a key feature of our identity as an inclusive firm.  Our approach to diversity is founded on a strong corporate culture and shared values which emphasise fairness and the promotion of talent on merit regardless of background.

"Diversity month is one of the key points in the year when Deloitte formally takes the opportunity to celebrate the differences that make us unique as individuals, and provides an opportunity to debate the important issue of respect at work with our people and clients."

Will Smith, audit partner and co-chair of the GLOBE network, added: "Diversity is fundamental to our business and we are very proud of the impact that the networks have.  The GLOBE network is growing rapidly across the firm and we hold regular events that unite members across all grades, locations and service lines.  GLOBE has become a strong platform for our people to develop internal, client and community relationships."