Ernst & Young has emerged as the top gay-friendly accountancy employer in the 2010 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.

Ranked third in the national benchmark, Ernst & Young’s EYGLES network was also named the ‘Employee Network of the Year’.

The firm’s gay, lesbian and bisexual network was recognised for successful internal events, buddying and mentor schemes, and engagement with its clients.

Scott Halliday, UK and Ireland managing partner says: “To be benchmarked as one of the UK’s most diverse and inclusive organisations is a huge achievement and recognises the business imperative of creating a work environment where our people are able to be themselves. We want Ernst & Young to be a place where all our people have the potential to thrive and succeed.”

The full Workplace Equality Index list can be found on the Stonewall website at: www.stonewall.org.uk/workplace.