PwC Australia

In the battle to attract and retain key talent, workplaces that offer upskilling in AI and cutting edge technology platforms are emerging the winners. Our Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2024, with insights from more than 56,000 workers across 50 countries has found employees are highly focused on embracing AI to accelerate their careers amid rising workloads and increasing change and uncertainty. More than 27% are likely to change employers in the next year, with 67% saying opportunities to learn new skills are a key factor in the decision to job-switch. This suggests an opportunity for employers to invest in their employees’ digital skills and technology platforms to retain the best talent. Learn more here: https://pwc.to/3W2JnqO #artificialintelligence #ai #careers

We are so proud to welcome these outstanding PwC Australia professionals to our partnership today! Each individual has demonstrated a commitment to driving positive cultural change, while striving to find solutions to the challenges that matter most to our people, clients and communities.   With significant experience in areas such as #ESG reporting, #digital disruption and business #transformation, this new cohort of partners has been recognised for their best-in-class client service and values-led approach to leadership.    As part of our global network, our new partners are uniquely positioned to support our clients and solve their most important problems. Please join our #communityofsolvers in welcoming these new partners! #TheNewEquation #PwCProud https://bit.ly/4chO1GV

This Pride Month, we proudly stand with the LGBTIQ+ community, celebrating the vibrant diversity that strengthens our team.   We are proud to have been recognised as a Platinum Employer at the 2024 Australian LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Awards, reflecting our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion.   From implementing local and global LGBTIQ+ strategies, engaging senior executives and developing future LGBTIQ+ leaders, to leading with inclusive policies and supports like our Gender Affirmation/Transition policy and All Gender bathrooms, we strive to create a culture where everyone belongs.   Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈 #PrideMonth #DiversityAndInclusion #PwCProud

We’re proud to be recognised as a Family Inclusive Workplace for 2024-26, awarded by Parents At Work in partnership with UNICEF Australia. At PwC Australia, we want to foster a sense of belonging for all employees and understand that every person is unique. For many, balancing work, family life and wellbeing can be a juggle (and struggle!) and to support our people, we have a range of inclusive policies and initiatives that cater to all family types, no matter the stage of their family journey. These include flexible work via our Together Anywhere policy and program, ten days of paid leave in the tragic event of miscarriage, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, and a 26-week gender-neutral parental leave policy. For our people on parental leave, we also pay full superannuation contributions for both the paid, and unpaid, time they take off work, for up to a year. Thanks to our wonderful team who continually evolve our policies and offers that help make PwC such a family friendly and inclusive place to work. #FamilyInclusiveWorkplace #PwCPride #InclusiveCulture  #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeWellbeing

Our 2024 AI Jobs Barometer has analysed more than half a billion job ads from 15 countries right around the globe. Tom Pagram, Norah Seddon and Jahanzeb Azim share further thoughts on the 2024 AI Jobs Barometer and the impacts of AI, including how jobs are changing in industry sectors and individual occupations that are ‘AI-exposed’. The potential is clear, but here in Australia, we must do more to keep pace with global trends. To learn what Australia can do to lead the way on AI and excel on the world stage, read more: https://pwc.to/3wYmriJ #aijobsbarometer #AI #Jobs

In a defining moment for PwC Australia, the partnership has endorsed a milestone reform package, which will significantly enhance the firm’s governance and set a new standard for professional services firms in Australia. The endorsement ensures a suite of governance changes will be implemented, strengthening the independence, oversight powers and duties of the Governance Board. This includes paving the way for the appointment of an independent non-executive Chair - a first for an Australian big four professional services firm. This is a significant step forward in our mission of embedding our Commitments to Change and realising our vision of becoming the leading professional services firm built on the highest ethical standards with integrity at our core. A firm that delivers purposeful and sustained outcomes in everything we do. You can read about the changes in full on our website https://pwc.to/3P9O4v9

It was such a privilege to see the Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody in conversation with PwC Australia’s Elizabeth Shaw on the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment and sex based discrimination. Anna generously shared her expertise and experience, and gave us some important insights into the Australian Human Rights Commission's approach to its new regulatory functions. She explained how lived experience is central to risk identification and control, and underscored the value of employee consultations. On the day that we discovered Australia's median #genderpaygap stands at 19%, Anna reminded us that securing women’s physical and psychosocial safety in the workplace is essential to reducing the gender pay gap. Big thanks to Paul Nicolaou Nerida Pearson and the Business Sydney team. And to Adam Lai and Liz Austin who are always such generous hosts. Great to attend with my Workforce colleagues Cassandra Fung Emma Linnenbank Sally Woodward Rohan Geddes Brooke Laforest

As megatrends such as generative AI and the climate transition converge, business leaders are focusing on transforming their organisations.   That’s the feedback PwC Australia has received from CEOs across the country, and around the world, in our 27th annual CEO Survey.   With telling insights into how business leaders are turning to technology to create value and increase productivity, this year’s survey makes one thing clear: innovation is essential in order to keep a competitive advantage and remain viable.   To learn more about what CEOs in Australia are thinking, the trends they’re seeing and the challenges they’re facing, head to our website to download the full report. https://pwc.to/3S0X8Tz