Accenture was one of the first employers in Canada to support transgender employees through its benefits when it started offering gender affirmation coverage in 2011. Susan Goodyer, the organization's head of HR in Canada, says the offering was part of the company's goal to be the "most inclusive and diverse company globally," noting Accenture had to work with the insurance community and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health to develop the benefit at the time. It covers all costs not covered by public health care, including surgical procedures, hormone therapy, hospital stays and associated paramedical services.