TOP AUSTRALIAN ORGANISATIONS FOR LGBTQ INCLUSION IN 2022 ANNOUNCED
The NRMA, KPMG, Capgemini and the Boston Consulting Group are among some of this year’s top employers announced at this year’s Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards held in Sydney today.
For the second year in a row, information technology services and consulting company Capgemini Australia was named ‘Employer of the Year’, while global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group was announced ‘Small Employer of the Year’.
Other top honours went to organisations including Accenture, EY Oceania, Clayton Utz, PwC and RMIT University who all received high tiered ranking for LGBTQ inclusion. The NRMA and Investa Property Group received awards for most improved, and KPMG was recognised with Employee Network of the Year.
Held at the Hyatt Regency, the event is Australia’s foremost annual celebration of LGBTQ workplace inclusion. It is hosted by ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs, the national not-for-profit LGBTQ inclusion support program for employers, sporting organisations and service providers.
The awards are based on the results of the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – which is now in its twelfth year. The AWEI is a rigorous and evidence-based benchmarking tool that annually assesses workplaces in the progress and impact of LGBTQ inclusion initiatives.
By participating in the AWEI and accompanying employee survey, employers can benchmark their practice against other organisations and obtain annual data on the impact initiatives are having on their employees.
Dawn Emsen-Hough, Director of ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs, said she was proud to see employers around the country continue to commit themselves to improving LGBTQ inclusion practice despite issues that are continuing to have an impact globally.
“Over the past year, we have seen remarkable growth and improvements in workplace diversity and inclusion practices. As the effect of the pandemic continues to be felt by everyone, as well as issues facing global economies, it’s incredibly encouraging to see workplaces in Australia continue to remain dedicated and committed to greater inclusion of our LGBTQ communities,” Emsen-Hough said.
“As we continue to make progress in this area, it’s important that efforts are acknowledged and celebrated, and that we continue to build upon all the amazing achievements being made.”
In 2022, 172 organisations participated in the AWEI and a survey attached to the index received 44,953 responses from 181 organisations – the highest it has ever received.
Emsen-Hough added: “Year upon year, we are seeing record numbers of employers across all sectors participating in the indices, and 2022 is no different. The employee survey that accompanied the AWEI provides us with a great insight into workplace attitudes towards diversity and inclusion.
“Congratulations to all the award recipients announced today, including those the receiving Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Employer status. I congratulate them all on their impressive achievements and for showing leadership in LGBTQ inclusion.
“There is so much amazing work being done by countless organisations across the country in making Australia a more inclusive place for everyone, and every year we are so proud that these awards can provide an insight into, and highlight, these achievements.”
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Click here to download a PDF version of the 2022 Awards Results booklet (version 4 updated 1/8/2022)
For more information on ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs, go to www.prideinclusionprograms.com.au
Winners from the Australian Workplace Equality Index
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Employer of the Year | Capgemini Australia |
| Platinum Employers | Accenture AGL Energy Australian Taxation Office Capgemini Australia Clayton Utz Deloitte Australia EY Oceania NAB PwC QBE Insurance RMIT University Woolworths Group |
| Gold Employers | Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Capgemini Australia Coles Deloitte Australia Queensland Department of Education Fujitsu Australia IBM Australia KPMG Macquarie University MinterEllison NAB nbn co Origin Energy QBE Insurance Salesforce Services Australia SBS The Star Entertainment Group University of New South Wales University of Queensland University of Sydney |
| Silver Employers | Alcoa of Australia Allianz American Express Australia CSIRO Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Department of Education & Training Victoria Australian Government Department of Health DLA Piper Australia EnergyAustralia Grant Thornton Australia Griffith University JP Morgan Monash University Norton Rose Fulbright Scentre Group Stockland Telstra Victoria University Zurich Financial Services Australia |
| Bronze Employers | Allens Amazon Ampol Arup Ashurst Aurecon Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) BHP Bupa Charles Sturt University Charter Hall Datacom Australian Government Department Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force Australian Government Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet Australian Government Department of Social Services Dexus Holdings Domain Group Edith Cowan University Energy Queensland Hollard Insurance IAG Jacobs Australia John Holland Lendlease Life Without Barriers Maddocks Mercer Australia NRMA NSW Police Force QIC SAP Australia Settlement Services International Shell TPG Telecom Treasury Wine Estates University of Melbourne University of Western Australia University of Wollongong Westpac Banking Corporation |
| Most Improved Employer | NRMA (152% improvement) |
| Small Employer of the Year | Boston Consulting Group |
| Small Platinum Employers | Deutsche Bank, Australia |
| Small Employer Gold | Boston Consulting Group Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers The GPT Group Russell Kennedy Lawyers |
| Small Employer Silver | McCullough Robertson Lawyers Clifford Chance |
| Small Employer Bronze | Liberty Financial Group Gilead Sciences Oliver Wyman Initiative Media American Express Global Business Travel The Northern Trust Allen & Overy |
| Most Improved Small Employer | Investa Property Group (115% Improvement) |
Individual Awards Categories – Winners
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| CEO of the Year | David Anderson - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) |
| Executive Leadership | Assistant Commissioner Gelina Talbot - NSW Police Force |
| External Media Campaign | Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) - ABC Innies + Outies podcast |
| Network Leader of the Year | Benjamin Vella - Stockland |
| Out Role Model | Kim Lee - National Australia Bank |
| Sally Webster Ally | Janani D'Silva - Capgemini Australia |
| Sapphire Inspire | Alicea Stoney - KPMG Jenny Ratsep - EnergyAustralia |
| Employee Network of the Year | Pride @ KPMG |
| Trans/Gender Diverse Inclusion | Capgemini Australia |
Click here to download the AWEI2022 Benchmarking Tables (updated 09/08/2022).
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For more information on the AWEI and Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards event, please contact the Pride in Diversity office on (02) 9206 2139 or at AWEI@prideindiversity.com.au.
For more information on ACON’s Pride Inclusion Programs, go to www.prideinclusionprograms.com.au
*LGBTQ – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer