LGBTQ+ at Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton supporting and empowering the full spectrum of individuality is important. They know by creating a culture were all people feel included and safe builds strong, innovative and productive teams.

By creating a respectful and inclusive environment, continuing to develop consciously inclusive leaders and by actively supporting the LGBTI+ community they are creating a workplace where their people can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

Grant Thornton have explicitly called out LGBTI+ inclusion in the following policies:

Workplace Behaviour Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Guidelines
Parental Leave Policy
Leave Policy
Employee Assistance Program Policy
Family and Domestic Violence (under review)
Gender affirmation policy (in creation)

Commitment to supporting LBGTI+ employees:

All benefits are inclusive of all team members, including LGBTI+ families and relationships where applicable. Specifically, Grant Thornton’s partnership with Assure Programs, as part of their PEAK Mental Health and Wellbeing program, includes a broad range of services including counselling, positive psychology coaching, and holistic wellbeing services. This benefit is available for all employees and their immediate family members at no cost. All Assure Programs counsellors are aware of the challenges faced by LGBTI+ people in the workplace.
All Grant Thornton team members have the opportunity to provide pronouns on their email signature and may also show their support for the LGBTI+ community through rainbow lanyards or rainbow access card stickers.
By end Jan 2022 all Grant Thornton offices will have All Gender bathrooms available
PRISM is Grant Thornton’s LGBTI+ & Allies employee network which exists to provide a platform of support for their LGBTI+ employee community and their allies with the aim of creating an inclusive workplace where their people feel they can bring their whole selves to work. The focus of the network is to promote a respectful, supportive and equitable culture and to work collectively to increase the visibility of LGBTI+ initiatives. Click here to hear from CEO Greg Keith and Partner & PRISM Executive Sponsor Michael Catterall discussing the importance of PRISM
Through the PRISM intranet page Grant Thornton provides their people with access to training resources, LGBTI+ awareness training and LGBTI+ support resources
PRISM actively advocates for the LGBTI+ community and supports public events which all Grant Thornton team members can attend.
Click here to see more of their inclusive culture in action.

Awards, accreditations and memberships:

Employer of the Year – 2022 Women in Finance Awards
2022 AWEI Silver Employer Award
2021 AWEI Bronze Employer Award
2022/2023 Family Friendly Workplace Certified
2021/2022 Family Friendly Workplace Certified
2021/2022 Diversity Council of Australia Certified Inclusive Employer
Pride In Diversity Member
Diversity Council Australia Member
Asian Leadership Project Member
Australian Marriage Equality