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We put people first

We want our people to succeed. Without great people, we cannot be a great organization, so we strive to provide an environment where talented people can develop, flourish and make a difference.


Our culture fosters success. We provide our people with the development and knowledge resources they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives — both personally and professionally. Within Ernst & Young, employees have access to learning, knowledge and professional support, including mentors and development networks. And we regularly recognize and reward achievement.

An inclusive view. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment — one that is progressive, flexible and values the individual contributions of all of our people. The diversity of thought and experience of our people is essential to our business success. Our Americas Inclusiveness Team is dedicated to helping us maintain an environment that respects and builds on the assets and talents of everyone, valuing their different characteristics including race, backgroundgendersexual orientation, or physical abilities.

A flexible perspective. We believe that people perform best in — and want to maintain relationships with — organizations to which they feel truly connected. Ernst & Young has earned a reputation for having a culture that enables people to meet both their personal and professional goals. More than work/life balance, our efforts to create a supportive culture have grown to focus on workplace flexibility: helping them navigate where, when, and how their work gets accomplished.

A generous spirit. Putting people first isn't confined to the workplace. Whether it's our tradition of philanthropy in supporting higher education through our Academic Resource Center, supporting professional organizations through the Ernst & Young Foundation, or our community engagement in cities and towns across the nation, Ernst & Young and its people give generously of their time, talents, and resources. The result is a culture that recognizes the power of every person to make a difference.

A great place to work
Whether it's our commitment to creating a diverse workplace or our programs devoted to flexibility, Ernst & Young strives to be an "employer of choice." Take a look at our recent accomplishments
 

 

Careers

Video: developing our global mindset

Working in the global marketplace

Seeing the world from a global perspective is essential for leadership and success in our increasingly interconnected world. Learn first-hand how we develop the global mindset of our people.

Flexibility helps our people succeed

Flexibility helps our people succeed

Ernst & Young Partners Billie Williamson and Mary Kane Betsill talk on Lifetime TV's "The Balancing Act" about how flexibility helps our people succeed.
2011 Entrepreneurial Winning Women call for applications
2011 Entrepreneurial Winning Women call for applications
Do you know a dynamic woman entrepreneur? Check out our fourth annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women program and apply or nominate someone today. Application deadline is June 30, 2011.

Maintaining a diverse culture 

Raising disabilities awareness
Ernst & Young is dedicated to creating an enabling and supportive environment for people working with disabilities. Ernst & Young provides a variety of accommodations and sponsors a People Resource Network we call AccessAbilities. Watch our AccessAbilities video to see and hear members discuss working with disabilities.

The many faces of flexibility
Several Ernst & Young people and their families share their experiences achieving their personal and professional goals with the support of our culture and programs and policies that support flexibility and working parents. Watch a video series.

Maintaining the quality of life
Listen to Sandra Turner, director of the EY Assist Program, who explains how this resource and referral service helps our people and their families in times of need. A transcript is also available.
 

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