Deloitte Greece
Company profile
Deloitte Greece operates in five cities, employing over 2,900 professionals, 43% of whom are women. With a 50-year track record, it has considerable experience and expertise in Audit & Assurance, Technology & Transformation, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions advisory services.
Context and objectives
The aim is to enhance the equal representation of women in leadership and promote diversity in STEM, where women remain underrepresented. The initiatives also seek to support motherhood by fostering a conducive environment. Effective implementation requires awareness of equity & inclusion, training, skills development opportunities, and mentoring through support networks. Protection policies, reporting channels, and support lines are essential for achieving equality, while leadership support, monitoring, and regular evaluation are crucial for sustained progress.
Description of activities and results
Following the global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, ALL IN, the company has created the pillar “EmPowerful Women by Deloitte”. It includes:
- Female Empowerment Journey | “Shatter the Glass Ceiling!”: Training workshops to develop skills and boost women’s confidence in leadership
- Women’s representation in STEM: workshops to enhance women’s technical and soft skills, followed by networking, Training bootcamp for women (18+)
- International Women’s Day: Annual events promoting gender equality
- Internal communities & groups:
- SHE. Leads group: Women in managerial roles exchange experiences through mentoring and discussions with the leadership. It is led by the CEO and the People & Purpose Leader
- Her.Net community: Promotes women in STEM through training, volunteering activities, and networking
- MomSync community: Supports new Deloitte working mothers, facilitating reintegration post-maternity leave and providing support to everyday challenges
- Protection policies and reporting channels: Framework to address inappropriate behaviors
- Legal Advisory services: Pro bono guidance to employees who are victims of domestic violence
- Extra days off: Additional parental leave for school activities and children’s well-being
Framing all the initiatives, adding new ones based on emerging needs, and advancing the “EmPowerful Women by Deloitte” pillar, the company has observed increased participation rates in many of the new initiatives.
Tip
- Secure leadership buy-in with strategy plans and KPIs
- Promote inclusion through events and trainings irrespective of gender
- Use evaluation and survey data to refine actions
- Foster inclusive internal networks led by employees