Diversity Audit of Microsoft and Accenture

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Diversity Audit of Microsoft and Accenture
Accenture
Accenture is a leading global consulting firm that offers computer and software services. The multinational corporation provides specialized information technology services and consultation. The company’s mission is to help its clients create a future for themselves. Its vision is to grow as a leading global organization that brings innovation to the world, contributing to improving people’s professional and personal lives.
The target market for Accenture includes top-of-line business and IT firms and executives from the corporate world looking for business consultation and technology services. The company provides technical, operational, security, analytical, digital, and management support services to other businesses (Accenture). The clients of Accenture are globally dispersed across 120 countries from different industries.
The policies and procedures regarding equality and diversity initiatives
Below are the diversity policies of Accenture
* The company is committed to equal pay for equal work through its 100% pay equity policy which offers equal pay for the same position across the globe to every individual regardless of gender, race, and ethnicity (Accenture).
* The global IT giant focuses on achieving a gender-balanced workplace by 2025, accounting for 46% (Accenture).
* The company developed a Disability Champion network providing training to people with disability to work freely and confidently, providing access to the latest technology.
* The company policy to support the LGBTQ community promotes an environment regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation.
* Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace ensures the inclusion of people from different cultural backgrounds.
* The company has a diverse Board of Directors from different cultures and ethnicity.
* The company’s mental health and wellness program helps promote a culture of equality while offering the opportunity to progress equally.
* The company’s Diverse Supplier Development Program (DSDP) connects with the globally diverse supplier to offer business growth opportunities.
* The company partnered with Women Employee Resource Groups in the United States, helping women balance their work-life and improve relationships.
* Accenture offers 32% of executive positions to women, and the company has formulated policies focusing on providing equal opportunity for top positions to all communities and diverse backgrounds (Accenture).
Microsoft
Microsoft is an American tech giant that manufactures computers, server software, electronic gadgets, and operating systems. The target market of the multinational corporation is individuals and businesses. People aged 16 above are the direct target market of Microsoft, including students, tech users, employees, business firms, professionals, and entrepreneurs. The company strives for its mission to provide empowerment to every single individual and business, driving them towards more incredible achievements (Microsoft, 2022). In contrast, the company’s vision is to provide support to individuals and corporations across the world so that they can realiz...