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Diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to supporting and empowering all our people in achieving their full potential. At HLB, we know how important it is that our people can be their true, authentic selves at work, and we are united against any form of social injustice.  

We believe we can solve the toughest challenges together by valuing our differences and by focusing on safety and trust. Diverse viewpoints can lead to more lively discussions. We give space to creative ideas that spark innovation which leads to better decision making and more effective solutions. 

Building a culture to thrive in

We welcome all people, no matter who they are or what their background is. We value and respect all people in the HLB network. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive environment through all layers of the organisation boosts innovation and employee engagement. We aim to provide the best opportunities to all our people, to ultimately service our clients and our communities better.

Established in 2020, our HLB Global Diversity and Inclusion Council brings together a diverse group of senior leaders from across the HLB network to guide us in our D&I journey. 

We champion diversity, equity and inclusion by:

  • Engaging in diversity and inclusion related conversations
  • Being an advocate for workplace flexibility
  • Facilitating talent mobility programs for our members
  • Promoting leadership behaviour that fosters workplace diversity and inclusion
  • Offering diversity and inclusion learning programs to all staff

 

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CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to driving real sustainable change in ensuring an equal society for all, and that is why in 2020 we proudly signed up to CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, and have pledged to advance diversity and inclusion across our network.

The CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion initiative is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. More than 1,000 CEOs of the world’s leading companies representing over 85 industries along with 90+ university presidents and approximately 13M employees and students, have signed the pledge and are actively creating change.

 

Championing diversity and inclusion

For our business to thrive, we need our people to thrive. At HLB, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive environment through all layers of the organisation boosts innovation and employee engagement. We aim to provide the best opportunities for our people and attract and retain top talent, to ultimately service our clients better. We champion diversity and inclusion by:

  • Engaging in diversity and inclusion related conversations
  • Being an advocate for workplace flexibility
  • Facilitating talent mobility programs for our members
  • Promoting leadership behaviour that fosters workplace diversity and inclusion

Bill Bradshaw

Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader

Bill leads the network’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives and oversees its strategy and objectives. Bill is no stranger to the professional services industry. He began his career with EY on the client service delivery side, working in both the audit and tax functions. He quickly found his niche in the Human Capital market and has never looked back. Bill has worked across multiple dimensions of diversity, collaborating with leaders at all levels, and has worked on many large scale projects. He is a sought after thought leader in the D&I space and was named to the 2019 NJ Out 100 Power List for his work in leading LGBTQ workplace inclusion.

Bill sits on the Board of Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ organization, and The Center, a non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization at the Jersey Shore. Bill has a strong passion for social justice and recently taught Lead for Diversity, a week-long journey by the American Conference on Diversity to high school students throughout the tri-state area.

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