Target Reporting – Responsible Business Leadership: PwC

At a time of disruption that has challenged people and systems around the world, our COVID-19 response is based on our purpose and values. What we achieved as a company went beyond how we came to the fore as a company. It’s about how we stood up for each other. The company focused on supporting the changing needs of our people through financial support and enhanced benefits.

We made pay raises mid-year, expanded the bonus pool and issued a special thank you bonus to recognize the incredible efforts of our people in extraordinary times. We haven’t implemented Video Fridays to reduce video conferencing fatigue and Fridays your way to allow our people to focus on what they need: taking time off to take a vacation, volunteer, or work uninterrupted.

While our existing benefits and culture of flexibility helped prepare for times of uncertainty, it was critical that we stayed sharp and focused on meeting the evolving needs of our people, including improved mental health resources, expanded childcare support, group wellness sessions and extended paid leave opportunities. And to recognize the importance of disconnecting, we started offering a $250 vacation bonus when employees take a full week (40 consecutive hours) off, up to $1,000 or four times a year.