Deloitte LLP is determined to lead, not follow, to push the envelope, be original and take risks. Diversity is a business priority critical to our success. It is why we have developed innovative work/life balance programs, flexible work arrangements and creative responses to the demands of business travel. It is why we have opened doors and minds. It is why we encourage mentoring and foster networking. And it is why we are focused on results.

The future will belong to those companies that fully appreciate and value diversity. Therefore, just as we have maintained our strength and increased our market share by diversifying our services, so we must also continue to diversify our workforce and equip our people with the necessary skills to work effectively in this increasingly diverse environment.

We support the varied members of our team with progressive practices that help provide opportunities to further develop skills, follow their interests down new roads, enjoy productive time with their colleagues and balance the demands of work with the pleasures of family and friends.

But it does not end there. We have many diversity initiatives that are moving forward. We are establishing accountability measures to assess effectiveness and produce results — plus we are monitoring promotion, turnover and development of minorities and women. We are structuring annual diversity plans and mentoring and networking programs to aid in career development. The objective is to lead the way and weave diversity policies into every part of our day-to-day business life.

“Given the changing demographics in the marketplace and projections about the diversity of future labor pools, it's evident that our success increasingly depends on the full use of the skills, talents and life experiences of all our people. We are committed to fostering a high performance culture and developing our talent so every individual can reach their full potential.”

- Barry Salzberg
Chief Executive Officer
Deloitte LLP