Women NL

Women NL  

PwC Women NL is the network by and for women within PwC. As a network, we aim to contribute to PwC’s success as an employer and service provider by fostering inclusion and unlocking the full potential of our diverse people. PwC Women NL strives for a balance between feminine and masculine values in our corporate culture, challenging prevailing perspectives, inspiring colleagues, and empowering women. We believe in the strength of sisterhood: women supporting, inspiring, and uplifting each other. By making role models visible, we build a culture in which every woman dares to follow their unique path. 

Why is PwC Women NL so important? 

 Awareness of diversity and the position of female colleagues within organisations like ours has improved significantly in recent years. Nevertheless, a network such as Women NL remains of great importance. While more and more women are taking on senior leadership roles, many still face challenges in advancing during the crucial mid-phase of their careers. As long as there is imbalance in the organisation, every initiative that contributes to addressing it is valuable. Women NL helps to close this gap and thus contributes to a more inclusive culture. 

Top five actions women believe employers should take to improve career opportunities 

1. Create fair and transparent promotion and appraisal processes

2. Invest in training and continuing education programmes for employees 

3. Provide clear definition of organisational roles, levels and promotion criteria to help employees understand what is expected at the next level for promotion. 

4. Provide skills assessments to help employees understand strengths and development areas 

5. Change workplace culture to support equal opportunity for progression (e.g. track key metrics aligned to diversity objectives) 

What activities does Women NL organise? 

PwC Women NL organises various initiatives throughout the year that contribute to an inclusive working environment and the strengthening of female talent within PwC. These activities are aligned with our two strategic pillars: International Women's Day, Male Allyship, and we aim to contribute to a Flourishing Female Pipeline / Build Your Career. 

We offer inspiring keynote sessions, interactive trainings, panel discussions, and Women Talks. During International Women's Day, we celebrate female role models and encourage awareness and dialogue about gender equality. With our Male Allyship programmes, we actively engage male colleagues in promoting inclusion, for example through training and ambassadorship. Within the theme Build Your Career, we focus on highlighting role models, developing skill sets, and fostering sponsorship and upskilling, aiming to strengthen the pipeline of female talent. 

Our activities are targeted at all job levels and are organised in collaboration with internal and external networks. In this way, we create a platform where colleagues can engage in conversations about leveraging and strengthening feminine values in leadership and organisational culture. We also serve as a sounding board for the Inclusion & Diversity team and help contribute to PwC’s strategic I&D objectives.