Better Business
by Doing Good

We care about the health and wellbeing of our people, and appreciate that living with a mental health problem can often have an impact on day to day life, making things that others might not think about a bit more difficult.

We’ve put together a range of resources, from an EAP helpline to the ShinyMind app, to help us be mentally healthy, cope with everyday things like money and work, and get support if we experience poor mental health. Over 10% of our workforce are trained Mental Health First Aid champions, equipping them with the skills to spot the signs of poor mental health, the confidence to start a conversation and the knowledge to signpost to appropriate support. Above all, we need to help our team cope with the pressures of blending work and life which can lead to anxiety, lack of focus and decreased morale.

In addition, to help bring balance and health to our lifestyles, we have introduced enhanced flexible working policies. Our overriding aim is to give everyone greater autonomy over their work and personal lives whilst still delivering quality work and exceptional customer service.

There are many reasons why focusing on diversity and inclusion is good for business. Creating an environment that values a diverse workforce brings in new ways of thinking and working. Not only does this enhance the productivity of an organisation, it also attracts and retains talent. But, above all, it’s the right thing to do.

Diversity and inclusion are a priority for our business. Accepting people for who they are from day one lies at the heart of our culture. We are proud to be a diverse company. This is reflected right from the top in our mix of partners, diverse recruitment practices and transparent reporting.

Our D&I champions do a fantastic job in heightening our awareness. From writing weekly articles and sharing recipes to celebrating religious festivals and cultures to running book and film clubs to promote thought-provoking content. In short, all these initiatives help to make D&I a cornerstone of our business.

 Creating leaders of tomorrow is one of our values which came out strongly during our journey to find our ‘why’. We believe everyone has a part to play in shaping our business.

Sharing knowledge by teaching rather than preaching, we seek to enrich lives by giving control, enabling opportunities and encouraging progress. We offer training, mentoring and CPD for our graduates, school leavers, apprentices, interns, work placements and more experienced members of the team. Through these inititiatives, we continue to nurture and empower our people – and ultimately create inspirational leaders of tomorrow.

Our work extends beyond our organisation. Investing time to hold workshops and mentoring at schools (such as Westminster STEAM week or Inspire!), we aim to provide pathways for less privileged, underrepresented students. Simple gestures, such as donating our unused laptops to our local schools can make a difference.

 Net Zero strategies for a carbon-neutral future present the most significant opportunity for us to tackle climate change. In this pillar we seek to identify and prioritise projects which will build momentum on our net zero journey.

Encouraging the use of our Cycle to Work scheme and extending our WFH flexible working policy reduces transport emissions. Going paperless, using energy-efficient hot water taps and taking the stairs rather than the lift – these are just a few of the initiatives we have adopted at our office in our levelling up agenda. But there is so much more we can learn and should be doing.

One of our CSR goals includes training ourselves up on how to bring sustainability into our accountancy practice. We are in the prime position to educate both ourselves and our clients and to change our behaviours for the better.