Caring for the wellbeing of our people The health, wellbeing and safety of our of their calendars. The US ifrm has an people continues to be a top priority. We initiative to help teams adopt healthier recognise that further progress in enabling working patterns that includes a 25% a healthy lifestyle for our people requires meeting reduction target and no-video sustained focus on achieving a systemic Fridays. Our Middle East ifrm launched a change in how we work. It also requires ‘Block your o’clock’ initiative that provides targeted actions and interventions when our its people with ideas and mechanisms people need them most. to take control of their calendars to help improve time management and productivity During the past year, mental health has been while reducing stress. a key focus for our network, with many ifrms “This is the second time I have attended offering a variety of programmes to meet But the health and happiness of our people a session and I think it’s really helpful and the needs of their people. For instance, is not only about their mental health. In very relevant. I’m pleased that PwC is PwC Canada offers a Mental Health First October 2020, PwC South Africa launched taking mental health education seriously Aid training programme that focuses on a gender-neutral domestic violence policy. and working to foster an environment recognising the signs and symptoms of It provides support to people at the ifrm where partners and staff can have open mental health issues, how to care for our experiencing or recovering from domestic discussions about mental health.” own mental health and wellbeing, how to and/or gender-based violence, which identify if someone needs help, and our role has been on the rise since lockdown Rick Osuna, in supporting others. Since the programme’s measures were put in place. The policy Senior Vice President, Deals, PwC Canada launch in 2020, over 1,400 staff and offers emotional and legal counselling, partners have attended at least one session, additional leave (to ifle police reports, ifnd with some returning for more. new accommodation, attend court hearings, etc.), and an advance on salary should the Formal programmes have also been victim have to move home. implemented to help people regain control