Forvis Mazars in India: Building an inclusive, future-ready incredible workplace

In a world where the nature of work is constantly evolving, organisations are being called upon to create workplaces that are not only high-performing but also human, inclusive, and future-ready. Employees today seek more than roles and responsibilities; they look for purpose, growth, belongingness, and the confidence that their voices matter. As leaders, we recognise that building such an environment requires conscious effort, consistency, and care.

At Forvis Mazars in India, we believe that an incredible workplace is not defined by policies alone, but by everyday experiences how people feel when they come to work, how they grow in their careers, and how their contributions create meaningful impact. Our culture is built on a simple yet powerful belief: when our people thrive, our firm thrives.

As a forward-looking organisation with a strong global foundation and deep local roots, we allow our teams in India to benefit from international exposure while remaining closely connected to their local communities and clients. Our people belong to close-knit teams, collaborate across borders, and gain perspectives that prepare them for the future of work.

Growth sits at the heart of our employee journey. Learning does not stop at technical excellence; it extends to leadership, confidence, and purpose. Through initiatives such as our New Manager Accelerator Program, we equip emerging leaders with practical skills in people management, project ownership, and decision-making. We also create opportunities for informal learning and inspiration through Coffee with Leaders, where colleagues engage in open conversations with senior leaders, gaining insight into diverse career journeys and leadership philosophies. These interactions break hierarchy and foster a culture of openness and aspiration.

Creating a sense of belonging is equally central to our culture. Our Working Mothers’ Network provides a trusted space for peer connection, shared learning, and practical solutions to the challenges faced by working mothers. This initiative reflects our belief that career progression should be sustainable and inclusive across life stages. Globally, Forvis Mazars tracks psychological safety as a key people metric, with an ambition to achieve an 80% psychological safety score, ensuring employees feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and be themselves at work.

We also recognize that people bring their whole selves to work. Our Beyond The Desk program celebrates life beyond professional roles, highlighting stories of colleagues who pursue passions, personal projects, and community initiatives alongside their careers. The leadership at our firm, encourages balance, flexibility, and well-being by creating an environment where individuals feel trusted and motivated to perform at their best both inside and outside the workplace. achieve an 80% psychological safety score, ensuring employees feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and be themselves at work.

As Managing Partner, I am proud of a culture where people are encouraged to grow with confidence, belong with authenticity, and create impact with integrity today and for the future. Impact is an increasingly important measure of organisational success extending beyond financial outcomes to the value created for clients, people, and society. Meaningful work today involves solving complex challenges responsibly, embracing sustainable practices, and continuously rethinking how organisations operate and grow.

Ultimately, what makes Forvis Mazars in India an incredible workplace is the impact our people create on clients, on each other, and on society. With a global ambition to maintain a gender balanced talent pipeline (50:50 representation in leadership shortlists) and to reduce the gender pay gap to within 3%, we remain committed to measurable progress, not just intent.

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