We recognise that diversity of thought is vital to our business, enabling us to approach challenges differently and offer our clients creative and original solutions. Mutual respect underpins our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, which forms part of the firm’s DNA and plays out in our everyday interactions.
Our people help us to create a supportive and healthy workplace for everyone. We celebrate diversity of thought, which enables us to approach challenges differently and offer our clients creative and original solutions. Our DEI focus is driven by our leadership’s commitment to cultivate a work environment where everyone feels valued and able to achieve their full potential.
We are also advocates for community engagement and frequently participate in activities and fundraisers for local charities. We are proud supporters of the Holborn Community Association (HCA) which is dedicated to creating a thriving and inclusive local community in Holborn through the creation of spaces and opportunities for individuals to build their skills, confidence, and overall well-being. We are regularly involved in the HCA After School STEM and Arts Clubs, as well as the annual HCA Fun Palace event.
Diversity is vital to our business and culture. We understand that as individuals we’re all very different and we are passionate about supporting and encouraging these differences We are closely involved in IP Inclusive – a UK based network of Intellectual Property professionals working to make our community more equal, diverse and inclusive. We provide both financial and logistical support to its initiatives and were among the first signatories to the IP Inclusive charter in 2015.
Continuously working to expand our talent pool is key for the firm and we are closely linked to Sanctuary Graduates, a specialist graduate recruitment agency that has diverse campus connections and networks across the UK’s top universities.
A healthy work/life balance is very important to us, and we recognise the diverse need for this in all aspects of life. We are committed to ensuring a positive balance for all and our informal arrangements and agile working practices help sustain this. In recent years we have enhanced our family friendly policies, and we also offer coaching to all expectant and new parents.
Equity spearheads our DEI focus, from helping to reduce bias in our recruitment initiatives, to supporting the career development of everyone at Carpmaels & Ransford.
We foster a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone’s differences are celebrated and all can participate and receive the support they need, regardless of their background or identity. Our active LGBTQ+ network runs regular social and educational events for the network and the wider firm. We have also hosted several events with IP Out and always look forward to our annual LGBTQ+ Pride summer celebration.
