Candidate Attraction
Candidate Selection
Employee Experience & Success
Transparency
BDO Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion
Progress is taking steps forward.
Calendar 2022 DEI efforts.
CANDIDATE ATTRACTION
Seeking out more diverse candidates, with an emphasis on meeting them where they are in their education and career path.
Florida A&M University
Howard University
Morgan State University
North Carolina A&T University
South Carolina State University
Prairie View A&M University
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Recruiting
Expanded recruiting to six schools:
Hosted 10 events during fall semester, up from three in
2021 — a 233% increase
Furthered relationship with Howard University by hiring its Accounting Chair for a summer 2022 faculty externship with BDO's Audit Data Analytics group.
Participated in the Accounting Scholars Development Program (ASDP) to promote the transition to a four-year college through Howard University’s Center for Accounting Education.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Recruiting
Hosted, for the second year, a program for college freshman and sophomores to help navigate decisions about their major, internship and career.
Encouraged students in traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. Promoted program to all schools, and internally to BDO’s Multicultural Alliance and Black, Hispanic & Latinx and Pan-Asian Professionals Yammer groups.
Pathway to Success Career Readiness Roadmap
At annual conventions, interviewed 29 candidates and extended 15 offers with 11 accepting.
Expanded engagement from conventions to year-round efforts.
ALPFA, NABA & Ascend Diversity Organizations
CANDIDATE SELECTION
Breaking down potential barriers within the selection process.
Makeup of the team includes 17 diverse recruiters — by gender and race/ethnicity — or 22% of the team.
Recruiting Team
In both our recruitment and development
efforts, we strive to meet people
where they are.
Introduced mentorship program to connect students to BDO professionals.
Pathway to Success Career Readiness Roadmap
Fiscal Year 2023 had one of the largest admissions of people of color and women to the partnership.
Promotion to Partner
Continued Peer Mentoring Circles bringing small groups of BDOers together with similar interests and experience.
Coming Soon: Creating a Mentoring Program focused on allyship, sponsorship, stewardship and meeting people where they are, including understanding career aspirations and gaps in skillsets.
Mentoring
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS
Further enhancing a positive and equitable employee experience.
Following latest election, 64% of BDO’s elected Board members are women or people of color.
BDO Board of Directors
Released “Blank Canvas” video series internally and externally.
Bernie began hosting and facilitating ongoing dialogue across the firm and is encouraging Inclusion leaders to do the same.
“Candid Conversations”
Introduced follow-up to mandatory Unconscious Bias training called “Subtle Acts of Exclusion.”
Launched self-study exploring building cross-cultural relationships.
Training
Second year bringing Inclusion leaders together to discuss vision and strategy around DEI to inform planning for the year.
Inclusion Summit
Sponsored professionals to attend the ALPFA, NABA and Ascend conventions, Howard's We’re About Success Program and the AICPA Women’s Conference.
Professional Development
Recognized professionals and hosted firmwide celebrations during Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month, Pride Month, Juneteenth, Hispanic Heritage Month, National Coming Out Day, and Veterans Day.
Internal and External Celebrations
Created opportunities for all voices to celebrate what’s important to them through update to religious holiday approach.
Hosted variety of firmwide events, including: two “Get to Know India” webinars and promotion celebrations.
Local Inclusion leaders hosted over 60 events.
Local and Regional Events
Joined the Human Rights Campaign’s Business Coalition for the Equality Act.
Joined Center for Audit Quality’s Bold Ambition and Accounting+ initiatives.
External Impact
Observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday and held the third annual “Day to Recharge and Reflect.”
Creating Equitable Environment
Shared over 50 BDO News articles around BDO’s DEI efforts.
Launched refreshed DEI portal.
Increased communication around DEI efforts through the first-ever Transparency Report.
Transparency Report
TRANSPARENCY
Continuously sharing our DEI goals, progress and workforce demographics with our people as well as the public.
Change starts in our own offices, in our own homes and in our communities.
Wayne Berson, on behalf of the BDO Executive Team, featured in the Bold Ambition campaign.
