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How can we prepare the workforce - current and future - for the changes AI is bringing? This is what our CTO Umang Paw is talking about at The Times Tech Summit next week.   He'll be speaking about our own learnings, how our people are being encouraged to test and learn with AI tools and the impact it's having. This panel discussion will be available later in The Business, The Times Media' new podcast, which we're sponsoring.   Episode 1 featured Sir Jim Ratcliffe and you can stream episode 2 now. Called 'How to build a British unicorn', Vishal Marria from Quantexa speaks to Hannah Prevett and Dominic O'Connell.  

AI can accelerate growth in financial services - but only if we go beyond the tech. As Lilia Christofi, our EMEA FS Data, AI and Tech lead explains, success depends on people, culture and purpose as much as innovation. Read her take on how to scale AI for real impact:  https://lnkd.in/ecZHkmee

How are employers turning social mobility ambition into action? We’re proud to support the UK Social Mobility Awards - bringing together organisations committed to improving access and progression for people from all backgrounds. Their latest report shares new insights into what’s working, and where more needs to be done.

What are the implications of hyper realistic video generation models and sophisticated chatbots for your organisation's cyber security? And, importantly, how are you tackling them? 👩💻One of the most common ways cyber criminals cause problems is through stolen credentials. This #CyberSecurity awareness month, our internal cyber team is putting on interactive sessions in our offices, engaging our people with the latest insights and safety measures. As we introduce new ways of doing things, whether it be through new comms methods, using AI agents, digitising supply chains or building cloud-based business models - your reliance on technology is growing fast. With this, comes the need to rethink cyber risk and resilience. Keeping your employees and customers safe, and protecting your assets and information, means staying ahead of the challenges - not just responding to them. Are you confident you could spot a phishing or whaling attempt - or would a deepfake be enough to breach your defences?

We’re proud to be recognised among the employers leading progress on social mobility in this year’s The Social Mobility Foundation Employers Index. Real change happens when business, government and education work together to break down barriers and create opportunity for all. By sharing best practice and raising ambitions collectively, we can build the skilled, inclusive workforce our economy needs to thrive. 

How do you deliver a landmark pensions deal? When Wates Group wanted to secure their people's pensions funds, we supported them as transaction advisers. We gathered expertise in actuarial, investment, tax and risk and, together, we delivered a first-of-its-kind deal. The result? Safeguarded pensions and greater long-term security for 1,500 members. Find out more in our Annual Report. #PwCFY25

Reducing youth economic inactivity isn’t easy - but it is possible. Bradford is showing how. At a recent workshop in our Bradford office, leaders from education, business, local government and the third sector came together to share what’s working - and what needs to change. 🔍 From the conversation, four practical insights stood out: Purpose matters – Young people want meaningful work. Organisations that connect roles to real-world impact are more successful in attracting and retaining early talent. Engage early – Schools and colleges play a critical role. Strong employer links, especially at key decision points, can help shift young people from uncertainty to opportunity. Support from day one – Modern inductions and mentoring make a huge difference. They help young people feel seen, heard and supported in navigating the workplace. Flexibility isn’t optional – For many young people, flexible working isn’t a perk - it’s the key to participation. Bradford has made significant strides in reducing youth economic inactivity and there are fantastic initiatives already in place to learn from and build on. But we also heard where the gaps still lie: the need for earlier interventions, more coordinated support systems, and pathways that are truly inclusive. We’ll hear more on the steps employers can take once the Keep Britain Working report is launched in the next few weeks. 📢 Our view? Solving this challenge demands more than good intentions. It takes cross-sector collaboration, sustained focus and bold thinking - led locally. Thanks to all the organisations and individuals who joined us.

Our Consumer Sentiment Survey launches on Friday, with insights into How shoppers are feeling heading into the holiday season. So, where do you stand? Are you getting organised early, or waiting until December? Share your view in the poll and join the conversation in the comments below. #ConsumerSentiment #RetailTrends

On World Homeless Day, some of our Belfast team spent the night raising awareness and funds to support people in our community who need help. Homelessness is a significant social and economic problem in Northern Ireland. There are over 45,000 homeless households on the waiting list for social housing. This has direct implications for health, justice, education, welfare and employment. Friday night’s sleepout – the 4th year the team has taken part - is part of a long-term commitment to tackling this problem. Starting in 2019, the Belfast team worked with young people in temporary accommodation to help them develop confidence and the skills for the workplace. And two and a half years ago, we joined a collaborative effort with The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales on its Homewards project, with the aim of making homelessness ‘rare, brief and unrepeated’. Caitroina McCusker, PwC’s Northern Ireland market lead, said, “When we come together as a community, we see what’s possible - not just for one night, but for the long term. Tackling homelessness takes empathy, collaboration and persistence, and I’m proud that our Belfast team continues to show all three.” In addition to their own efforts, the team’s fundraising was supported through the PwC Foundation Matched Giving Programme.

We're proud of what our teams achieved in FY25. From our clients to our communities, from our people to the planet - read our Annual Report and find out how we made a difference. We also publish how we've performed against our targets. The PwC Integrated Reporting Hub presents the firm's corporate reporting data, over time, enabling us to track our progress using the World Economic Forum metrics framework. The data is divided into: 🔸Governance 🔸People 🔸Planet; and 🔸Prosperity. You can easily access this via the link in comments.