We are pleased to announce that Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick has been recognised as a Diversity Council of Australia (DCA) Inclusive Employer for 2024-2025. This is POF’s second time applying for and receiving inclusive employer recognition after being awarded the status for the first time in 2021 – 2022.
To achieve this recognition, POF participated in the Inclusive Employer Index, a survey designed to provide valuable insights into inclusion and exclusion, diversity demographics, and the impact of inclusion on different demographic groups.
To be named on the Inclusive Employers list, organisations must exceed the National Index Benchmark across at least five out of key areas: awareness, engagement, inclusive organisational climate, inclusive leadership, inclusive team, and exclusion.
DCA’s most recent Inclusion@Work Index shows workplace inclusion significantly increases performance, wellbeing and innovation. Plus, workers in inclusive teams are:
- three times less likely to leave their organisation
- more than twice as likely to work extra hard
- 10 times more likely to be innovative
- four times more likely to provide excellent customer service.
By completing the survey, POF gains a deep understanding of employee experiences and the overall effectiveness of workplace initiatives. Receiving recognition signifies that our efforts to build an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is embraced are not only acknowledged but valued within our firm.
At POF, we place great emphasis on cultivating strong client relationships. We deliver a high level of personalised client service. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and boosts performance, which translates to superior service for our clients. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating a supportive environment that benefits clients through improved collaboration and tailored solutions that align with our client’s business objectives.
We remain committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual experience a sense of belonging and feel that they are respected, connected, contributing, and progressing. We consider this important not only for the success of our firm but also for enabling POF to provide the best possible services to our clients.
We look forward to continuing to work on key D&I initiatives and actions via our principal-sponsored and employee-led Diversity and Inclusion Pillar Groups in the coming months.