People There is no doubt that this past year has been a develop new skills, and continuing to build a diverse challenging one for people everywhere. And that and inclusive workforce. matters to us - because at PwC, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We currently have To deliver The New Equation, we are focusing on more than 295,000 professionals in 156 countries three key areas: and, as part of our commitment to our new strategy, The New Equation, we plan to hire 100,000 net new ■ Enabling our workforce for today’s realities professionals by 2026. and tomorrow’s possibilities This makes it vital that our “people ifrst” approach ■ Creating a resilient foundation for times continues to guide our actions, as it has done over of change the past year. During it, we’ve remained focused on keeping our people safe, supporting their wellbeing, ■ Developing inclusive leaders for a shifting world providing them with the lfexibility they need to manage the often-competing demands of professional These goals are deeply rooted in our shared purpose, and personal lives, offering them opportunities to values and behaviours, which guide everything we do.