Waves of Progress – Women steering the future of ESG and finance
The webinar looked at progress, challenges and change for women in maritime and the role of sustainable finance in driving gender equity.
D&I Archive
Marking Disability History Month with the Law Society’s Disabled Solicitors Network
In recognition of Disability History Month, we partnered with Tori Towers, solicitor, and member of the Law Society’s Disabled Solicitors Network, to discuss disability inclusion in the legal profession.
Advancing gender balance within our core sectors
We Further Women, WFW’s global women’s initiative, is dedicated to furthering gender balance in our firm and the sectors in which we operate.
Celebrating Black History Month – Saluting our Sisters
In recognition of this theme, MOSAIC, WFW’s Ethnic & Racial Diversity Network, marked the occasion by showcasing the stories of leading black women from the world of business and law.
Proud to be an Ally
Visible and active allyship can have a transformative affect on LGBT+ people at work, which is why it is a key area of focus for PROUD. Since launching their ‘How to be an effective LGBT+ Ally’ guide in 2021, the network has organised a range of activities to help colleagues learn from the experiences of LGBT+ people and share simple steps that people can take to show their support.
Constructing a diverse workforce – How we can work together to plug the diversity gap in the construction sector
In this article we consider the benefits of a diverse workforce and how the construction industry can plug the diversity gap.
Supporting Working Families
We want to develop an environment where working parents can develop their career and also feel supported in balancing their role with family commitments.
Widening our pool of talent
Proactively taking steps to widen the pool of talent from which we recruit is a key focus of our D&I Strategy.
Celebrating Black History Month with Mosaic and I. Stephanie Boyce
October marks Black History Month in the UK. This is a time to celebrate all those who have achieved great things and remember the progress that has been made, but it can be more than a retrospective of the past. It is also about looking to the future and reminding ourselves of the work still left to do.
Women in Leadership
At Watson Farley & Williams you will find women in a number of key leadership roles, many of whom have received high profile recognition for their work.
