Deloitte UK has been named one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the tenth consecutive year, marking a decade-long commitment to advancing gender parity in the workplace.
The recognition, published in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC), highlights employers who are actively improving gender equality through workplace policy, representation, and inclusive leadership.
Deloitte’s continued inclusion comes amid a series of internal initiatives aimed at balancing caregiving responsibilities, increasing female leadership, and improving workplace flexibility.
Jackie Henry, managing partner for People and Purpose at Deloitte UK, described the accolade as “important recognition of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, where everyone can thrive.”
She added: “We know that equalising paid parenting leave is an important step in improving gender equality and in giving families the opportunity to share responsibility right from the early days of parenthood.”
Deloitte introduced a new parental leave policy in September 2024, offering 26 weeks of fully paid leave for all new parents.
The firm has framed this as a pivotal shift in leveling opportunities for working families and enhancing gender balance across all levels of the business.
The firm has also invested in leadership development, promoting 20 women to partner in the UK this year — representing 33% of the cohort — and raising its total number of female partners to 421, or 31% of the UK partnership.
Deloitte’s long-running Women on Boards initiative, part of its Deloitte Academy programme, reached its 15-year milestone this year, having supported over 340 women pursuing non-executive director roles.
The firm has also backed initiatives to diversify UK tech leadership, including the Fast 50 Women in Leadership and Unlock VC programmes, as well as its internal Women in Data community, which hosted events and workshops focused on career development and mentorship.
The firm was also an early backer of the Working Families “Family Friendly Workplaces” accreditation, reflecting its broader focus on flexible work structures and inclusive talent progression.