International Women’s Day – Khrystyna Onyshchenko

Have you faced any challenges about inclusion within your career?

Throughout my career, I’ve certainly encountered challenges related to inclusion, particularly within the legal profession. Despite advancements, there are still systemic barriers that hinder the full participation of underrepresented groups. These challenges range from implicit biases in hiring and promotion processes to unequal access to opportunities for professional development.

How do you encourage inclusion within your team and your firm?

Despite the challenges, diversity, equality, fairness and other gender-inclusive principles are very close to Nexia DK’s culture. We are committed to creating a diverse and equal working environment where everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential, irrespective of gender, age, pregnancy, motherhood, or personal priorities, because first of all, we value competence.

At our company, women can balance work and personal life, especially motherhood without prejudice. We support female leadership and offer equal career advancement opportunities, because we recognize the importance of representation at all levels of our organization and strive to ensure that our leadership team reflects the diversity of our workforce.

Through initiatives like mentorship programs, diversity training, and creating a supportive environment, we ensure everyone’s voice is valued.

What is the business benefit of inclusion within the professional services sector?

I believe that inclusive policies in our company provides many business benefits within the professional services sector which are significant and far-reaching. Studies have consistently shown that diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and better equipped to solve complex problems. By embracing diversity and inclusion, firms like Nexia DK can attract top talent from a wide range of backgrounds, resulting in a more dynamic and skilled workforce.

Moreover, inclusion enhances client satisfaction by ensuring that our teams can better understand and respond to the diverse needs of our clients.

Ultimately, fostering a culture of inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s also a strategic imperative that drives our success in the global marketplace.

Author: Khrystyna Onyshchenko, Legal Partner

Member firm name: Nexia DK

Country: Ukraine

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