Wellbeing for all
Inclusion and Wellbeing aren’t separate topics, it is all about how work is designed, allocated and led. Our aim is to create and maintain a culture where people can perform at a high level, inclusively and sustainably over the long term.
We have strong foundations in place where our focus remains on our values and behaviours, which provide a robust foundation to all of our diversity, equity and inclusion ambitions. Inclusion and Wellbeing are evidence of how this strategy is experienced day to day at the Firm.
To understand how our people experience Inclusion and Wellbeing, during 2025 we undertook a comprehensive wellness survey to explore our workplace environment and unpack what is working well and where we can improve. We received feedback from 603 colleagues – representing a 59% response rate across all UK offices and roles – and we intend to expand this survey to our international offices over the next 6-12 months.
Some key findings emerged from our study, which acknowledged the realities of the working world, the intensity of our roles and the impacts they have on leadership, judgements, and capacity.
Overwhelmingly, our people have told us we have a supportive and positive culture: 83% have a positive perception of our overall workplace environment, and 88% report feeling safe in the workplace.
participation across our UK offices and roles
have a positive perception of our overall workplace environment
report feeling safe in the workplace
We need a productive and healthy workforce in which people feel safe and are supported to work in a way which empowers them to look after their own wellbeing, optimise their performance and thrive.”
We continue to work with our external provider offering an anonymous ‘speak up’ mechanism for employees, encouraging them to raise concerns about behaviour at work wherever and whenever needed
We are committed to providing safe and confidential ways for our people to raise issues, challenge behaviours, and importantly, be heard. We take our responsibilities seriously and in accordance with the principles set out by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We act decisively when our standards are not met. To gain deeper insights into the survey results and inform our wellbeing strategy and plans, we have started to host a series of listening sessions with colleagues.
Our DEI networks
Over the last year, we have continued to make progress on our DEI Strategy, which focuses on engaging and equipping our people, embedding inclusive practices, and evaluating our progress to ensure we are making informed decisions.
Much of this work is supported by our seven, employee-led DEI Networks, and our cohort of DEI Champions and DEI Partners positioned across the Firm to sponsor and champion this agenda. Recent initiatives have included hosting awareness raising sessions with external subject matter experts on topics including men’s mental health, ADHD, inclusive terminology, and celebrations which mark religious and cultural dates, such as Black History Month, East & South East Asian Heritage Month, Passover, Diwali, Lent and Ramadan.
We have also provided a variety of opportunities to further equip our people to appreciate different lived experiences, such as our Social Mobility Awareness Day video which told the stories of colleagues from different socio-economic backgrounds. Participating in external benchmarking, including Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation and the Social Mobility Employer Index, allows us to ensure we are aligned with best practice, as does partnering with external experts seeking to increase diversity in the profession more widely.
Inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we lead, supervise and set expectations in a global law firm, being transparent about the demands of the role is an essential to sustaining high performance and an inclusive culture.”
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