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Uplift social equity: driving inclusive experiences
Social equity impacts us all — and all of us can make an impact to support positive change.
Better understanding, better connections
Understanding each other’s experiences — even if these experiences are unfamiliar to us — is the first step toward creating a more inclusive work environment.
How can a story uplift social equity?
Based on our backgrounds and identities, we’re all part of different social groups. These groups we find ourselves in can mean advantage or disadvantage, in terms of access to resources and opportunities.
At the global EY organization, we've produced a series of short films featuring colleagues around the world, spotlighting different experiences to help us better connect and understand each other. It’s one step forward in our journey to create positive change, through greater awareness. We’ve sparked deeper conversations and inspired further learning and action — both personally through our interactions, and structurally through the systems and processes that we build and support.
We’re hoping these stories will inspire positive change.
Each story is unique, yet shares messages of feeling different or like an outsider — which may feel familiar to all of us. For some, these experiences are repeated over time and across situations because of our background or some aspect of our identity. This can impact a sense of safety, belonging, confidence and access to resources and opportunities — presenting a journey full of hurdles.
Meet our EY colleagues courageously sharing their stories to build awareness and inspire change.
Lotten
Chandni
Joseph
Eng
Ilias (EY Alumnus)
Helen
Cyril
Reeba
Matt
Sabrina (EY Alumna)
Mike
Derrick
What is EY doing to advance social equity?
Social equity is about clearing obstacles and building more inclusive environments.
We’re working to create an organization that’s inclusive, where everyone can thrive. It’s an ongoing journey and we’re always learning.
Here are some of the ways we’re building a strong diversity, equity & inclusiveness foundation:
Building on the success of our long-standing Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness Steering Committee, the Global Social Equity Task Force was formed in 2020 under sponsorship of the EY Global Chairman and CEO. Led by the EY Global Vice Chair - Consulting, Errol Gardner; EY Global Vice Chair - Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness, Karyn Twaronite; and EY Asia-Pacific Area Managing Partner, Pat Winter, and composed of nearly 40 EY leaders from around the world, the GSET developed a powerful suite of actions to advance social equity at EY. These continue to be a critical part of our ongoing inclusiveness strategy and efforts.
How you can make an impact
Watch the Uplift social equity films
Storytelling helps us to better understand the challenges experienced by others, which may differ from what we personally encounter. Through better understanding, greater empathy, and stronger connections, we are able to be better, more inclusive colleagues and teammates.
Spark a conversation
Connect with people who have different backgrounds and perspectives than you — leading with curiosity and empathy to build greater understanding and trust. For example, ask “What would you like others to better understand about you, your background and life experiences?” and “What can we do to better support each other’s unique needs?”