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KPMG China prioritises talent development as a strategic imperative. We aim to create an open, inclusive, and innovative environment where our people can thrive—professionally and personally—through structured training, tailored career pathways, and diverse development opportunities.
Listening and acting: Global People Survey
The annual Global People Survey (GPS) is our primary mechanism for gathering employee feedback to improve their workplace experience. GPS insights inform leadership actions at firm and departmental levels.
In FY25, leveraging prior-year GPS feedback, we implemented firm-wide and departmental initiatives focused on:
The FY25 GPS survey recorded higher year-on-year scores, with participation reaching 84% (a 2% increase). Core indicators—engagement, trust, growth, and culture—improved across the board. For the first time, dedicated questions provided crucial insights into employee interaction with AI tools. This data strengthens our responsible AI governance and accelerates our firm-wide AI transformation.
Inclusion, diversity and equity
Our commitments:
- Have an inclusive culture built on trust
- Advocate for equal opportunity
- Foster an educated, empathetic workforce
KPMG China fosters an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace built on trust. By respecting individual differences and empowering people to contribute, we are able to innovate.
We implement year-round initiatives to strengthen our inclusive culture. In July 2025, we hosted our annual Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) Month. This campaign encouraged our people to examine IDE principles through the lens of MBTI1, to better understand how different backgrounds and working styles can improve collaboration. Interactive online activities, creative animated content, and diversity-focused events including Cultural Café and Happy Friday across our China offices immersed our people in the world’s vibrant cultural landscape.
We also continued to support gender equality by providing platforms for our people to achieve their full career potential, and by running targeted International Women’s Day campaigns both internally and externally to build awareness and reinforce diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
1 MBTI refers to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
KPMG is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace where colleagues are empowered to voice their perspectives in a responsible manner. In 2021, we established the Next Generation Council (NGC), engaging young professionals to contribute strategic insights for firm growth while advancing trust and sustainability.
In June 2025, KPMG China launched its third NGC cohort, convening around 30 young professionals across diverse departments and regions. During their 18-month tenure, members spearhead innovative approaches to strategic initiatives and drive key firm priorities—including enhancing compliance awareness and strengthening firm-wide ethical culture. At a November 2025 Shanghai gathering, NGC members explored the theme of speaking up responsibly. Through structured dialogue, they identified practical behaviours that help build trust, including actively seeking feedback, listening with empathy and allowing space for others to speak. These insights have informed wider firm practices to support more effective and credible communication.
Equality of opportunity is a core commitment within KPMG’s inclusion, diversity, and equity strategy. We champion these principles internally and through active partnerships with community organisations and business allies.
In October 2025, KPMG China partnered with The Women Chief Executives Hong Kong (WCE) and The Women’s Foundation to publish the landmark report, Tipping the scale: Hong Kong’s Leading Role in Advancing Gender Leadership Opportunities in Financial Services. This research examined gender parity progress across leadership levels through surveys and in-depth interviews with 530+ Hong Kong finance professionals. The report identifies key drivers for women’s career advancement and actionable opportunities for industry progress.
We continue to invest in collaborative workspaces and amenities to support employee well-being. In FY25, office renovations in Beijing and Hong Kong introduced open and diverse collaboration spaces to support team interaction and productive discussions, strengthening cohesion and belonging. Private phone booths were added to provide a private space for calls, while dedicated nursing rooms and other inclusive facilities are available across multiple offices to create a space where everyone feels welcome.
Health and well-being
Our commitments: Protect the health of our people—both physically and mentally—and enable them to be effective and productive
Employee health remains foundational to our growth. In FY25, we revised the KPMG China Employee Handbook to incorporate regulatory updates and employee feedback. This has enhanced operational efficiency and clarified policies on benefits, workplace health, and flexible arrangements during extreme weather or pollution—delivering actionable guidance across teams.
Central to our employee well-being strategy is the myLife programme, offering online and offline resources to support physical and mental wellness. Key offerings include fitness initiatives, well-being content, interest groups, and an employee assistance programme.
Our annual Flexible Wellness Benefits Plan continued to record participation above 99%, enabling our people to select health benefits based on their own needs and those of their families. We continuously enhance internal communications regarding health resources, expand our health check provider network, and enrich wellness offerings—providing strong safeguards for employee health at all levels.
KPMG China places a strong emphasis on a good work-life balance, safeguarding employee wellness, and fostering workplace fulfilment. Our dedicated myLife programme serves as a one-stop consolidated platform for health services and resources. Throughout the year we spark engagement with initiatives like International Women’s Day celebrations and New Year gifts distributions. In June 2025, the KPMG Fun Day united colleagues nationwide at theme parks, strengthening the connections between them.
To support career advancement and recognise sustained contributions, KPMG China established the Service Milestone Awards programme. This initiative celebrates employee dedication by presenting electronic cards, customised gifts, commemorative coins, and travel packages to those reaching key service anniversaries. During this reporting period, 686 colleagues achieved 10- or 15-year milestones, while 275 attained 20 or more years of service.
Continuous learning
Our commitments: Develop a continuous learning culture
Equipping our people with the future-ready skills, mindsets, and confidence they need is a strategic imperative for our collective success. We are committed to integrating unique human skills with AI-driven advantages, empowering our people to capitalise on emerging opportunities and thrive in an evolving digital landscape.
By proactively embracing AI, we convert technological potential into a strategic asset that fosters sustainable growth of our people.
Drawing on KPMG’s global AI transformation strategy, we equip all our colleagues with world-class AI tools, structured learning pathways, and a one-stop enablement platform. Through initiatives, such as ‘We Can With AI’ series, we ensure our people remain informed and ready to capitalise on the latest technology trend.
By hosting a variety of scenario-based AI challenges, we cultivate innovation and support our colleagues in transforming creative concepts into viable AI applications. Through co-creation, our colleagues work hand-in-hand with our AI specialists to create innovative trusted AI tools that best suit business needs.
Underpinning the above is our Trusted AI Framework, which sets out guidelines governing the approach we leverage AI – from development to deployment, ensuring that risk governance is in lockstep with technological breakthroughs. Through on-going learning, we embed ‘Using AI responsibly’ across all facets of our business, ensuring our technological edge is as trusted as it is advanced.
While we rapidly scale our AI capabilities, we remain steadfast in fortifying the core human skills through a suite of strategic initiatives designed to unlock the full potential of our people.
By synergising AI capabilities with unique human skills, we build a vibrant and inclusive environment for our people. By empowering our people with this dual edge, we deliver exceptional value to our clients and fulfil our commitment to bringing sustainable positive impact to the society.
