Carers' network
Our carers' network provides support to those who have caring responsibilities for partners, friends or family members who have additional needs.
We recognise that these responsibilities will influence carers in the workplace and want to ensure that we provide a supportive environment which understands the challenges that may be faced by colleagues in these positions.
We are delighted that Brodies have been awarded a Carer Positive Engaged status.
It is important for us a firm to recognise and support our colleagues with caring responsibilities. With an ageing population and growing awareness of different disabilities, the number of carers within the firm is only going to increase, we want to ensure we have the correct policies, training and resources in place to support our talented colleagues who have caring responsibilities.
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Network Chair & Inclusion, Diversity and Wellbeing Advisor
Multicultural network
Our multicultural network celebrates inclusion and diversity in our firm and works with others in the industry and wider community to better understand and address issues around inclusion & diversity. Some of the initiatives our multicultural network has delivered include the firm's participation in Black History Month 2024, the #mynameis campaign, which encouraged colleagues to use phonetic spelling in their email signatures raising awareness of the importance of correct pronunciation and the respect shown in doing so; and creating a guide to supporting our Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.
I joined the Multicultural Network to listen and learn from my colleagues. The Network has provided a safe space for colleagues to discuss topics like race and religion, and I believe the more we hear from those with a different story than our own, the more positive steps we take towards being an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Network Chair & Solicitor
Network Vice-chair & Trainee
Network Vice-chair & Trainee
Senior Sponsor & Partner
Parents' network
Our parents' network was established to share experiences and ideas, create a supportive community, raise awareness of relevant issues, and inform firm policy. Some of the initiatives our parents' network have worked on include a webinar on Parenting Out Loud and Proud in collaboration with the Inspiring Dads organisation - our colleagues shared experiences of parenting out loud and discussed the importance of challenging stereotypes and being positive role models. The network also worked collaboratively with our people engagement colleagues to contribute to the breastfeeding at work and baby loss policies. Visit our Family Policy page to find out more.
Through regular meetings, the PNG provides a supportive network for parents and parents-to-be in the firm. We also host informative firm-wide webinars on relevant topics such as cyber security, children's mental health and how to deal with parental guilt and anxiety.
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Florence Fisher
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Network Chair & Legal Director
Network Vice-chair & Partner
Network Vice-chair & Senior Solicitor
Senior Sponsor & Partner
Senior Sponsor & Partner
Pride network
Our pride network is a safe space for LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies to come together to share their experiences and to learn from each other in a private, supportive and inclusive environment. The network raises awareness of issues that matter to the LGBTQ+ community and has influenced change through a number of initiatives including the use of pronouns in email signatures, marking National Coming Out Day with a webinar from Time for Inclusive Education (TIE), and celebrating Pride month by participating in the Edinburgh Pride March.
I was really happy to see that Brodies had introduced the Pride network and therefore was very keen to show my support by joining. So far I think we've made a strong start to creating a more inclusive and welcoming work environment for members of the LGBT+ community, like myself. One thing we've implemented is to add pronouns to email signatures which might seem like quite a small thing but it's the sort of thing that could make a real difference.
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Debbie Robertson
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Network Chair & Senior Solicitor
Network Vice-chair & Marketing Projects Assistant
Senior Sponsor & Partner
Women's network
Our women's network provides support and advice to colleagues who need it, creates a safe space for colleagues to share experiences and discuss gender specific issues, and provide access to role models across the firm. Members of our women's network participated in the Edinburgh University Women in Law society mentor scheme. They also collaborated with people engagement colleagues on the firm's Gender Pay Gap Report, delivered gender bias training, and helped shape the firm's menopause policy.
The Women's network is a safe space where we can learn from others and share experiences, we all share a passion for equality and encourage everyone to be proactive about addressing issues women face in the workplace. Our members joined to be part of a bold and brave initiative and to empower other women.
Find out about why we rebranded the Women's network and find out more about how we are empowering our colleagues by watching Elizabeth Ward's videos below.
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Empowering colleagues
Rebranding network
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Network Chair & Solicitor
Network Vice-chair & Solicitor
Network Vice-chair & Solicitor
Senior Sponsor & Partner