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Inclusion & Belonging

We put people and culture at the heart of our growth, because growth is delivered by people, and the right culture empowers people to thrive. We talk about the Feel — our culture — and the Deal — our people proposition. Inclusion and belonging sit at the centre of both. The evidence is clear - when we feel we belong, we engage more and perform better - and that is good for growth.

Our vision is to make inclusion and belonging a defining part of our workplace, 'Every one, Every day'. It brings the Feel and the Deal together in a practical plan that helps us work, thrive and win - together.

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OUR NETWORKS

Our networks form a vital part of our inclusive culture at BDO. They support the firm to be more inclusive through creating safe spaces and raising awareness of different backgrounds.
We now have 12 networks spanning across different areas of diversity and they welcome all employees who identify with a specific diversity aspect or want to step up as an ally and learn more.

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PRIDE

Pride is our LGBT+ network and is dedicated to fostering Progress, Respect, Inclusion, Development, and Empowerment for those across all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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CEDAR Network

Our Cedar network celebrates Ethnic Diversity and Roots and aims to increase representation for our ethnically diverse colleagues.

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Christian Network

The Christian Network supports Christians and non-Christians in the workplace, providing opportunities for people to learn about and practice the Christian faith.

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Enabled Network

Enabled supports employees and carers of those who have a disability or long-term health condition.

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Inspire

Inspire is our network working towards improving gender balance across the firm.

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Jewish Network

The Jewish Community Network provides our Jewish employees with a networking forum, to both raise awareness and understanding across the firm about some of the key elements of the Jewish faith.

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Muslim network

Our Muslim Network supports Muslim employees to practise their religion, recognising both work and faith as essential elements of daily life, and non-Muslim colleagues through various charity and networking initiatives.

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Working parents and carers network

The Working Parents & Carers Network (WPCN) supports those caring for children, relatives and friends, as well as their allies, and mentors.

Trustee Network

The Trustee Network serves as a unifying platform for Trustees, representatives of Parent Teacher Associations, directors of non-profit organisations, and School Governors across the company.

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African Caribbean heritage network

The African Caribbean Heritage Network (ACHN) was created to ensure members of African and Caribbean Heritage are supported throughout their career within BDO and beyond.
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East & southeast asian network

The East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) Network supports employees of East and Southeast Asian origin and colleagues of all backgrounds who are interested in learning about the culture.
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Bridge

Bridge is our newest network, launched in April 2024 and is focused on social mobility, working to remove barriers to access and progression within our profession and firm.

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