Social awareness

This strand relates to SDG 10 “Reducing inequality”. PKF Wallast strives to be an employer for which all talented individuals can work, be themselves and develop regardless of age, ethnic background, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Its 2021 workforce is more diverse than at any time in its 62-year history (all ages, different beliefs and backgrounds, 55-45% male-female ratio). PKF Wallast is furthermore known for cultivating an environment “where you can be yourself”. In the annual Great Place To Work survey, 92-96% agreed with the statement: “People are treated fairly here regardless of age, origin, creed, gender or sexual orientation”. The focus for the coming years will be directed at creating greater diversity “at the top”.

A diverse workforce means many different interests and beliefs. Instead of one broad “social goal”, PKF Wallast chooses to inspire and facilitate its employees to make their own contribution to society under the adage “everyone can perform great deeds for a better world, even if they start small”. Such individual and/or group initiatives are shared internally in order to inspire or invite others to join in. Some 15% of the workforce was socially active in 2021. Examples of their commitment include teaching young people as part of supplementary, motivational education (IMC Weekend School), providing tax returns for disadvantaged people, Baas van Morgen, building a school in Zambia… The target for the coming years is to reach 30% socially active involvement. Starting in 2022, employees will be able to take a day and a half off work to participate in a project of their choice. This programme therefore indirectly contributes to all SDGs.