One Firm Culture
Our culture as a firm is about us; how we work, thrive and win – together. A supportive workplace where we succeed as high performing teams, living our values to do the right thing - together. Principally it is about how we create a culture which means we attract, develop and retain the best people. Working with the with the best, most engaged people we have ensures we deliver the best service to our clients.
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.
Be Well, Stay Well
Our lives, both inside and outside of work can be hectic, exhilarating, challenging, relaxing, fun, overwhelming and often a lot of things all at once. Wellbeing at BDO includes physical, mental and financial health, and our priorities are informed by what our people tell us is most important to them. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, encouraging a culture where you can prioritise your health and wellbeing.
BDO is proud to be a member of Mind Forward Alliance UK. The MFA is an alliance of businesses that are working together, in collaboration with mental health experts and industry partners, to achieve its vision that every workplace will protect, support and create positive mental health for their people. Our commitment to health and wellbeing has also seen us receive a level 5 UK Workplace Mental Health, ‘Health Creating’ accreditation.
Are you ready for more?
Working at BDO is more than just an experience. It is an opportunity to be yourself and feel supported to succeed. Find out more about life at BDO.
Citizenship
We all make a difference in our day jobs at BDO, by helping each other and our clients, but we also want to use our talent and energy to help our wider society. We give our people ten citizenship days a year to make a positive impact in communities and causes that can benefit from their skills, time and passion.
Our generous 5+5 framework encourages our people to share their skills and take action in the community. Under this scheme, each colleague is given five ‘action days’ to fundraise or volunteer for a cause of their choice, and five ‘strategic days’ to use their professional skillsets to make a bigger difference, perhaps as a trustee of a charity, or by going into schools to help with interview preparation or CV writing.
Culture Report 2024
Our Culture and Impact Report puts our strategy and your stories in one place, containing dozens of stories and testimonies from many of us across the firm, showcasing what your #LifeAtBDO is like. Anchored in our Core Purpose, this year’s report is once again split into the following three main sections:
- Helping One Another to Succeed
- Helping the Business World Succeed
- Helping Society Succeed