Diversity and inclusion

Gender equality

Creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their gender, can thrive is key to building a sustainable future at Wavestone.

We’ve embarked on a continuous improvement journey to understand and address gender imbalances across all levels of our organisation. Our goal: Increase female representativity and visibility into management roles. This has led us to:

  • Develop tailored programs that support women’s career growth,
  • Create spaces for open dialogue, encouraging our employees to share their experiences and learn from one another through regular employee talks “Voices@Wavestone”,
  • Equip all our employees and especially our managers with the skills to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace because gender equality is not a women’s matter and concerns everyone.

Our commitment extends beyond our walls, supporting organisations such as #StOpE initiative against day-to-day sexism, the AFMD, and Femmes@Numerique to promote gender equality across industries.

As of March 1, 2024, in accordance with the French law “for the freedom to choose one’s professional future” introduced on September 5, 2018, Wavestone announces an overall score of 87/100 on the Gender Equality Index for Wavestone social and economic unit. This law aims, in particular, to eliminate the gender pay gap in France.

Corporate Parenthood charter (France) 

As a signatory of the Charter since 2013, Wavestone is committed to creating a working environment that is conducive to working mothers and fathers, developing parenthood benefits, and respecting the principle of non-discrimination in their professional development.

Disability inclusion

We see ability in everyone and value the unique strengths each person brings to our teams. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities or health situations not only find a welcoming environment but are empowered to succeed.

We are dedicated to eliminating barriers and offering tailored support, so everyone can contribute to their potential and doing so comfortably. To support this, a dedicated Disability Inclusion team develops several levers:

  • Offer customised career path and accommodations to foster an accessible workplace for all, from recruitment to daily interactions through administrative support, dedicated communities etc.
  • Engage in open conversations about disability through our awareness initiatives encouraging understanding and allyship (Roundtables, conferences, etc.)
  • Equip our leaders with tools to guide teams inclusively, because disability inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Wavestone is signatory of the Inclusion Manifesto, gathering organisations to develop new initiatives around inclusion.

 Disability corporate agreement (France) 

Since 2023, Wavestone has reached a new milestone, with the signature of a 3-year corporate agreement with its employee representatives in France, agreed with the French State, with ambitious objectives related to hiring and career development for people with disabilities or health situations.

LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Our commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion means fostering a safe and supportive environment, where everyone can thrive.

We are signatory of L’Autre Cercle Charter and supportive of this leading organisation advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace in France. We actively uphold and promote the principles of equality, respect, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals at all levels of our organization through training and dedicated awareness initiatives. Additionally, with our participation in the LGBTQ+ Inclusion Barometer with Ifop, we track and measure our progress every 2 to 3 years, ensuring our efforts make a real, measurable impact.

LGBT+ Commitment Charter

Since 2019, Wavestone is a signatory of the LGBT+ Commitment Charter of l’Autre Cercle. The charter aims to ensure the inclusion of lestion, gay, bisexual and transgender people in their workplace and in society.

Multiculturalism & Ethnic Diversity 

Our commitment is to create a workplace where cultural diversity is celebrated as such, we are proud to:

  • Build teams that reflect the diversity of the world we live in,
  • Encourage cross-cultural learning and mutual respect through regular awareness,
  • Tackle any situation of discrimination with a zero-tolerance policy

Wavestone for All, an employee network built by our people, for our people

At the heart of our commitment to inclusion is Wavestone for All, our employee network dedicated to fostering connection, awareness, and allyship across diverse groups.

Created by employees and for employees more than 7 years ago, this collective champions diversity and inclusion through dialogue, collaboration, and action. Whether by organizing events, advocating for inclusive policies, or offering a supportive space for sharing ideas and concerns, Wavestone for All empowers every voice and accelerates our progress toward a truly inclusive workplace.

Working closely with the Works Council, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Human Resources teams, the network ensures that all employees feel seen, heard, and supported.