As Scotland’s first accredited menopause friendly employer, we have continued to work hard to create a culture where our colleagues feel supported and our core values of respect and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.

To recognise World Menopause Day we have produced four short films setting out our commitment to driving forward change for both our people and clients.
Part 1 - Recruitment, Retention and Productivity
Part 2 - Erasing Mystery and Stigma
Part 3 - Walking the Walk Alongside our Clients
Part 4 - Charting the Future of Diversity & Inclusion
Mandy Laurie
Partner
Employment
Mandy is head of our Employment division, with a particular focus on Employment Tribunal advocacy, large scale restructures and contentious matters.
Emma Smith
Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager
Responsible Business
Emma is the Inclusion & Wellbeing manager and leads on diversity and inclusion, as well as employee health and wellbeing across the firm.
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