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Diversity & inclusion at Q5 Australia

Creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, contribute and reach their full potential.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Q5, diversity and inclusion underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better thinking, stronger collaboration and better outcomes for our clients.

Our Australia team reflects the global nature of Q5, bringing together local expertise alongside colleagues from across the UK, Europe and the wider Asia-Pacific region. This mix of experiences and perspectives strengthens both our culture and the way we solve complex challenges.

We know inclusion is an ongoing journey, so we continue to learn, listen and evolve our ways of working to create an environment where everyone feels they belong and can achieve their full potential.

Testimonials

What our people say about diversity and inclusion

“Diversity and inclusion at Q5 is about nurturing an environment that allows our whole team, both our consultants and our clients, to be our best and authentic selves.”

Sharon Rice-Oxley, Founding Partner, Q5

“As a Black British Caribbean, most people would expect me to care and be passionate about diversity and inclusion and I absolutely am. The more diverse your organisation, the greater the variety of perspectives that you can bring to the table. Surely this is a good thing for each other and our clients.”

Gill Weekes, HR Lead, Q5

“At Q5, we welcome all people and celebrate each other’s differences. Those differences are an opportunity for us to learn from one another, broaden our perspectives and come together to work towards a common goal that benefits our people, our clients and our communities.”

Samuel Kumar, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Q5

Our definition of diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our definition reflects our values and our belief that creating an inclusive environment is a shared responsibility.

We arrived at the following definition – diversity is any dimension  that can be used to differentiate people. Inclusion is making the organisational effort so those differences are valued and used to empower everyone to soar to their strengths and bring their best selves to work.

Our approach

We’re committed to embedding sustainable, lasting change that enables diversity and inclusion to thrive across our business. Our approach focuses on continually reviewing and improving the way we work, ensuring inclusion is reflected in our culture, our people practices and our day-to-day decisions.

By listening to our people, encouraging different perspectives and taking meaningful action, we continue to build an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our actions

Creating an inclusive culture goes beyond policies – it’s about the actions we take every day. We continually review how we recruit, develop and support our people to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel they belong.

Some of the ways we bring this commitment to life include:

  • Regularly listening to our people and using their feedback to shape meaningful improvements.
  • Investing in learning and development that promotes inclusive leadership and broadens understanding of different perspectives.
  • Creating opportunities for open conversations that encourage learning, empathy and collaboration.
  • Continuously reviewing our recruitment and people practices to help reduce bias and provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

As our Australia, New Zealand and Asia business continues to grow, we’ll keep listening, learning and evolving our approach to ensure inclusion remains at the heart of our culture.

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