Yemisi Izuora
In today’s workplace, inclusion is reflected in the organisation’s culture, rather than merely policy compliance. It is the confidence that employees’ ideas matter and their voice is heard. Organisations that prioritise inclusion create environments where people thrive.
Across industries and continents, there has been a growing call for diversity and inclusion, saying that everyone deserves access to opportunity and a seat at the table, if you are qualified. Inclusive companies hire and nurture diverse talent. They build systems that support growth, ensuring that employees from all backgrounds can build meaningful careers and contribute to something greater than themselves.
Access Group stands out as a powerful example of this ethos. For the second year in a row, the organisation has earned a place on Forbes’ list of the Best Places to Work, a recognition that shows its commitment to inclusion and care. At Access, inclusion shapes everything, from how teams collaborate, to how leaders make decisions, it is a culture built on humanity.
Inclusion at Access begins long before an employee walks through the door. The organisation has built systems that do not just find talent but nurture it, ensuring that every employee, regardless of role or background, can build a meaningful career.
Women lead major business units. Young professionals sit on innovation teams. Diverse teams collaborate to design products that meet real human needs. This is what inclusion looks like in motion, a workplace where everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
Access understands that people do their best work when they feel they belong. That is why the company invests heavily in initiatives that strengthen connection and care, like employee wellness programmes, leadership development and mentorship circles.
It is this intentional culture that earned Access its recognition. But for the organisation, accolades are not the finish line, they bring to the fore the values that have guided its evolution over the years.
As the world of work continues to evolve, Access is redefining what it means to build a truly inclusive organisation, one where diversity drives creativity and everyone feels connected to the mission. And that, more than any recognition, is what makes Access one of the best places to work not just in Africa, but anywhere.