Diversity and equality

It’s tough enough to grapple with sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s more complex when clients are involved.

Top 100 Firm Dixon Hughes Goodman highlighted notable female leaders this month as part of their Inclusion & Diversity Council.

Optimism that the #MeToo movement will have a positive influence is high among bankers who participated in a recent survey on sexual harassment. But there is also concern that it could lead to gender discrimination in hiring and mentoring.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Scratch beneath the surface, and there is a lingering feeling among many in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors that not only is harassment present, but it may actually be inevitable. Experts say institutions need to combat that mindset — or else.

Many workers in the technology departments across a range of industries describe behavior that may fall short of a legal definition of sexual harassment, but is still disturbing and could contribute to low employee morale and high turnover.

Men and women who work in accounting say there’s a low prevalence of sexual harassment in the profession; the numbers suggest otherwise.

Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.

A professional's career values and motivations can help them find their purpose.

Firms and associations around the world are honoring female leadership and inclusion on Thursday via social media.

Deloitte, PwC and EY all caved. Under pressure over how they compiled their gender pay gaps in the U.K., the three companies agreed to revise their figures to include high-earning partners.

Diversity and inclusion efforts lag in some quarters, according to a new survey.

The National Association for Female Executives honored organizations with diverse leadership, including the Big Four and beyond.

Financial professionals in the Americas and Europe are generally making as much or slightly more than last year, particularly those with certifications, according to a new survey by the Institute of Management Accountants.

Accountants need to have this conversation as much as anyone else.

Over two dozen minority accounting students took part in the three-day event featuring sessions with top firms.

Inclusion is being celebrated at the World Economic Forum at Davos, and this is hardly surprising. Inclusivity and diversity have been staples of corporate life for many years now.

Audit committees at public companies will have plenty on their agendas this year, according to a pair of new reports from KPMG, including new accounting standards, the new tax law, cyber security and more.

Philadelphia’s Horsey, Buckner & Heffler strives to be a vanguard of diversity.