WHAT DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
MEANS TO US
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is more important than ever to all of us at EMW and to support this we have introduced a DE&I council where we promote, encourage and embrace a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment.
We believe, from our extensive experience, there is a wealth of evidence that a diverse and inclusive team can make healthier, bolder decisions, innovate faster, have greater success with recruitment, are more resilient and ultimately gain a competitive advantage. For us it’s not just common sense, it’s business sense.
OUR PHILOSOPHIES
OUR PROMISE
We will not work with any organisation that does not agree with the philosophies we hold on these subjects and always encourage businesses to commit to improve their own DE&I practices
DIVERSITY
Recognising, respecting, valuing and celebrating each other’s differences such as traits, characteristics, ethnicity, gender, age, race, religion, disability, neuro diversity and additional background factors all of which make us unique
Equity
Everyone is treated in a fair, equal and just way. A crucial part of equity is ensuring that every individual has what they need to succeed and opportunities to do so. However, this is not to say that you treat everyone in the exact same manner. Some groups or individuals may require supplementary treatment and support to ensure we are all on an even playing field.
Inclusion
Creating, encouraging and developing an environment where groups who may have been excluded are actively valued for their different perspectives. We should all feel welcomed and valued, allowing you to be yourself. An inclusive environment can only be created once we are all aware of barriers, prejudices and unconscious biases so that potential can be unleashed and everyone can be at the top of their respected games.
OUR APPROACH
We believe that by having a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are employing the best talent, and leveraging diverse and unique skills, competences and perspectives.
We recognise the value of bringing together and embedding people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures into EMW, our success rests on the collective strengths, perspectives, and contributions of our people.
OUR DE&I VISION
Be yourself. Use your unique experiences to generate innovation and create solutions to ensure our environment is always happy, healthy, collaborative and at the forefront of everything we do.
OUR DE&I MISSION
To make diversity and inclusion our way of doing business. Removing barriers, prejudices and unconscious bias so that potential is unleashed and everything can be who they are and at the top of their game. To be the law firm of choice.
