Working Parents & Carers

Working Parents & Carers Action Plan

Our Working Parents & Carers Action Plan sets out the practical steps we are taking to better support colleagues as they balance work, family life and caring responsibilities.

The plan reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues at different life stages can access relevant support, work flexibly where possible and continue to develop their careers.

Working Parents & Carers Network

Our Working Parents & Carers Network provides a safe and supportive space for colleagues with parental or caring responsibilities to share experiences, discuss challenges and learn from one another.

The Network meets regularly and helps inform our approach by providing peer support, raising awareness of the different experiences of working parents and carers, and identifying practical ways to improve support across the Firm.

Other initiatives include:

• An informal parental buddying scheme, matching expectant and new parents with colleagues who have previously taken parental leave and can share practical insight and support.
• Parenting clinics and sessions with external specialists, providing practical support on topics such as balancing work and caring responsibilities, connecting with children when time is limited and navigating specific parenting challenges.
• Our Carers Policy.
• Access to WorkLife Central, which provides expert-led resources, webinars, support groups and on-demand content on parenting, caring, wellbeing, careers and family life.