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Inclusion and diversity are important enablers of our firm strategy and our ability to deliver on key priorities.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity comes to life in two key ways:
Growing our diverse workforce
We are building a diverse workforce with the people and skills to achieve quality outcomes for our firm, people, clients and communities. We see strength in the unique backgrounds and life experiences our people bring to the firm. We are focused on removing barriers and embracing diverse perspectives to grow capable and future-ready talent.
Building an inclusive people experience
We strive to foster an inclusive, respectful and collaborative culture where everyone feels safe, valued and engaged, enabling them to contribute meaningfully. Inclusion is a shared responsibility and something we aim to embed in how we work together day-to-day. From flexible work and accessibility to inclusive parental leave and wellbeing resources, we’re creating a workplace where our people can thrive.
Together, our diverse workforce and inclusive culture enhance our ability to innovate, solve complex problems, connect with clients and attract and retain top talent.
Here are some of the ways we're fostering inclusion and diversity at Allens
Representation: our 40:40:20 aim
We aim for 40% women, 40% men, 20% any gender at all role levels.
We have achieved and aim to maintain 40:40:20 across our partnership, Board and senior leadership roles across our corporate services teams.
Pathways to commercial law for First Nations students
Our First Nations Legal Internship Program has been running since 2006.
Through our internship program, more than 140 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students have taken up the opportunity to experience life at a commercial law firm.
Fostering LGBTQIA+ allyship
Our Ally Guide explains how building a visible and vocal Ally group helps all team members feel included and valued and offers tips on creating an inclusive workplace culture.
Employee networks
Our employee networks play a vital role in shaping and promoting our inclusion and diversity efforts. They bring energy, focus and grassroots perspectives to Allens' culture, commitments, and the community.
- AccessAbility focuses on disability and neurodiversity inclusion, ensuring that the firm's environment and practices are accessible to all our people.
- ALLin is dedicated to promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and diversity within the firm through events, training and initiatives that highlight the importance of an inclusive workplace and support the firm's efforts to create a welcoming environment for all employees.
- Cultural Awareness Network (CAN) aims to raise awareness about the different cultures and backgrounds of our people through events and activities that celebrate cultural diversity, share lived experiences and promote understanding and respect among employees.
- Reconciliation committees focus on reconciliation efforts through building relationships and understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
- Sports & Wellbeing promotes physical and mental wellbeing through sports events and competitions, fitness classes, and wellbeing initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles, connection and team spirit.
- Women@Allens aims to foster a culture of gender equity, equality and inclusion within the firm, the corporate sector and the communities through five key focus areas: supporting career development, connection, championing gender equity, engaging with community organisations, and driving philanthropy and fundraising initiatives that support people who self-identify as women, non-binary and gender diverse.