Chapter 8

Ernst & Young: A Journey Toward Human Equity Leadership

By Julie Dossett, Jeannine Pereira and Lynn Wilson

Professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) has a long history of grappling with the challenge of building a diverse and inclusive organization. Its journey, which began in earnest in the early 1990s and which continues today in renewed form, reflects how deeply its “people first” approach has become embedded in the firm's values.

As a global organization, EY is committed to continually challenging itself in all the countries in which it operates to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for its people. A fundamental element of EY's global strategy relates to inclusive leadership.

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