Diversity and Inclusion Strategies of Accenture: A Strategic HRM Analysis

Running head: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HRMT 20026
Strategic Human Resource Management
Assessment 3- Report
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The purpose of the assignment is to analyze the Diversity and inclusive strategies of Accenture.
The company is a well-known multinational organization that is committed to provide the
customers with high quality services. In achieving this objective the management ensures that
there is a fair and just work environment among the people working in the organization. The
policies and strategies and analysed and a personal opinion has been provided in the assignment.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Inclusion and diversity strategies taken by Accenture....................................................................3
Ways in which the policy improve workplace productivity............................................................5
Ways in which inclusive and diversity strategies improves workplace innovation........................6
Ways in which equity and diversity strategies improve HR culture and workforce in
organisations....................................................................................................................................7
Personal view...................................................................................................................................8
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
Reference List:...............................................................................................................................11

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Introduction
The human resource department of a company is responsible for all the people and people
related problems. Having an inclusive work culture is prevalent among several companies old
and new, as it brings with it not only a sense of optimism in the work space rather it also has
several advantages for the operations of the company. Diversity among the workforce enables
the management to deals with problems in an efficient manner with the help of people from
various background will have different perspective to one problem (De León et al., 2014). With
globalization and advancement in technology the companies have a larger outlook towards
business operation and ways and means to make the work space better and more accepting to the
employees (Martin, 2014). In this report the diversity and inclusive approach of Accenture is
going to be analyzed. The policies and the ways in which the company implements these are
being determined in the assignment.
Accenture is an organisation that provides various operational services to the clients such
as strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. The company operates in a number of
countries and is aimed to drive innovation to make life simple. Accenture has been on Fortune
magazine’s list of “best companies to work for” for consecutively 10 years (Accenture.com,
2018).
Inclusion and diversity strategies taken by Accenture
Accenture aims diversity and inclusive human resource as the company understands the
importance of knowledge and skills and it is imbedded in the core values and principles of the
company. The policy of the company is not to be discriminated an individual based on their