Shoosmiths

Shoosmiths publishes this report in partnership with the Purpose Coalition, which highlights the extensive progress the law firm has made in the area of social mobility. In October 2020, the firm became the first signatory to the Social Mobility Pledge and agreed to develop a Social Mobility Action Plan in partnership with the Purpose Coalition. 

The second Social Mobility Impact Report, launched within the Houses of Parliament, highlights key areas where Shoosmiths is having significant impact: 

· Education, career pathways and mentorship with the transformation of its recruitment processes and recognition of the value of alternative career pathways beyond traditional academic routes; 

· Community engagement including the Shoosmiths Foundation which provides grants to UK-registered charities like EveryYouth, Street League, and Jericho, complementing its wider community investment strategy by supporting the most vulnerable people and families; 

· Championing wellbeing by offering flexible working arrangements and family-first policies, including remote work and part-time roles, to meet the diverse needs of its workforce, enabling them to balance work and personal responsibilities; 

· Diversity and inclusion through the collection and evaluation of socioeconomic data of its staff , the depth, detail and breadth of which has helped facilitate a constructive dialogue with employees about the challenges they face. 

The report also makes recommendations where Shoosmiths can develop its work further, which the firm will implement. 

Read more here.