At PwC Luxembourg, diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being (DEI&W) aren’t just buzzwords. Last week, staff gathered for “Diversity Day,” a flagship event highlighting the company’s evolving commitment to workplace culture that is open, inclusive, and supports worker's wellbeing. Gaia Piccinini and Marc Schernberg came on the Breakfast Show to talk more about the importance of the day, and the topic more widely, in today’s world.

Organised largely by Gaia Piccinini, a recent intern from Italy, the event brought together internal diversity networks including: Shine (LGBTQ+), Ability (disability and neurodiversity), LatAm (multicultural backgrounds), Women & Men (gender equity), and Generations (age inclusion). Held in PwC’s central atrium, the day featured interactive stands, games, and open conversations.

For Marc Schernberg, a partner with over 30 years at PwC, the DEI journey has been long but meaningful. “We’ve come a long way from only focusing on gender balance. Now we tackle multiple dimensions of identity and experience,” he said. Marc emphasised that these initiatives are not only ethical imperatives, but also strategic for attracting top talent. “Well-being is business-critical,” he added.

May is recognised as European Diversity Month, and PwC Luxembourg sees it as an opportunity not just to celebrate, but to reaffirm its values. “Repeating the message matters,” Marc said. “If we want real inclusion, we can’t just talk, we have to act every day.”

The message was clear: diversity at PwC isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about building a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.

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