Individually talented,
collectively powerful
Networks can be enormously powerful. an insightful seminar which brought
They harness the talent of individuals, together people with a shared interest in
making them collectively stronger. the ‘electrification’ of remote locations
Our individual networks enable us to get in Africa.
things done. They introduce us to new
We have partnered with MERLIN, the
people and experiences, support us, help
business-led community programme, to
us out and give us the belief that we can
drive activity that will inspire and raise
achieve or do something different to make
the aspirations of young people. Having
a change.
been recognised as ‘top class’ by Business
At Ernst & Young we believe in the in the Community, the programme won
potential of networks and have many a Big Tick in the Power in Partnership
within our firm of over 135,000 people category for 2009 and was a finalist for
working across 140 countries worldwide. the National Excellence Award. We also
Together, we combine to make one global hosted the launch of the Government’s
network, which enables us to engage Reach role model project, and a co-chair
effectively with our clients, our people and of the Ernst & Young Black Network, Aleck
the communities in which we live and work. Matambo, was selected as one of the 20
UK role models.
Our clients expect us to have multicultural,
diverse teams working with them. Our ability to engage with our people and
Our people want opportunities to develop provide them with opportunities to develop
professionally and we want to recruit has been recognised through the Race for
from the widest possible pools of talent Opportunity (RfO) Widening the Talent
to ensure that we have the best skills Pool Award in 2008. We have also recently
and experience to support our clients. achieved RfO’s Gold Standard for the
The networks help us to achieve these goals. second successive year.
Our Black Network is one example. It has We have all seen the potential power
grown from strength to strength and of networks. Their energy, enthusiasm
provides our black professionals with and courage to lead inspire our business
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opportunities to positively impact our community and their work contributes
business, engage with key stakeholders to our business in a very tangible way.
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and progress within the firm. It has created That’s why as a firm, we recognise and
excellent opportunities to engage with our support individual talent and work hard
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firm’s leadership team and introduce new to provide opportunities to harness that
www.ey.com/uk.
ways of working. talent collectively.
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