Case Studies
Global Impact: Reaping the BenefitsThe cumulative effect of Ernst & Young's gender diversity and inclusiveness programs is reflected in statistics. The presence of women in top management positions has increased from 0 percent to 20 percent in the past 10 years. There are now six women on the Americas Executive Board. The organization is creating an environment where women can be successful in their careers and in their personal lives. In the Americas, women now represent more than 30 percent of partner/principal annual promotions. According to Bille, "Ernst & Young is definitely the industry leader in the share of newly promoted female partners. We are proud that 36 percent of our new partner class this year is female, and we are especially excited that our retention rates are the same for women and men." Flexible work arrangements have also proved popular. In the US and Canada, one-tenth of female partners and principals and a quarter of executive directors and senior managers are benefiting from flexible work arrangements. As of mid 2009, more than 160 partners, principals, executive directors and directors had been promoted while working on a formal flexible work arrangement. |
