Ashurst’s Valuable 500 Commitment:
At Ashurst, we believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is a core part of creating the best place to work and being the most progressive global law firm. We are committed to creating a level playing field for all partners and staff living with disabilities through supportive policies, by raising awareness and understanding and by ensuring access to appropriate resources.
We are committed to:
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Tabling disability on the board agenda on a regular basis;
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Reducing the stigma around the discussion of disabilities by showcasing the lived experiences of our people in relation to disability and resilience; and
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Improving our reasonable adjustments process by introducing a global Workplace Adjustments Passport for all partners and staff.
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Educating and raising awareness around disability, learning from ourselves and others, and sharing best practice with other organisations;
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Taking forward the principles of universal design and considering how to incorporate them into our work for clients
