Equality and diversity policy
Ward Hadaway recognises that we have a social and moral responsibility to eliminate unjustifiable discrimination and promote equality and diversity in our policies, practices and procedures and in those areas in which we have influence.
Moreover, it recognises that a diverse organisation has more opportunities to develop its role in the community and to explore its full business potential.
This applies to the firm's professional dealings with staff and partners, other solicitors, barristers, clients and third parties.
At Ward Hadaway, we seek a workforce which reflects the diversity of the community and client base it serves.
We understand the values and added contribution that people can make when the employer recognises individual differences in sex, marital status, race, disability, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation and age as well as other personal factors.
We appreciate the benefits of having a diverse workforce and take steps to ensure that we endeavour to recruit from the widest pool of qualified candidates possible.
Our employment opportunities are open and accessible to all on the basis of their individual qualities and personal merit and, where appropriate, positive action measures are taken to attract applications from all sections of society and especially from those groups that are under-represented in the workforce.
In all our dealings, including those with suppliers, contractors and recruitment agencies, we seek to promote the principles of equality and diversity.
We also make every effort to reflect our commitment to equality and diversity in our marketing and communication activities.