What you can expect at DWF
When you join DWF, you can expect to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect, fairness and opportunity are central to how we operate. Our Executive-sponsored, colleague-led Affinity Networks provide spaces to connect, share experiences, and shape our culture. These include networks focused on disability and neurodivergence, race and ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ inclusion, wellbeing, menopause and working families.
We recognise that everyone’s experience is different. That is why we encourage open conversations about individual needs and support, both during recruitment and throughout your career with us. We provide workplace adjustments where necessary and take a proactive approach to removing barriers so that all colleagues can contribute and succeed, including adjustments such as flexible or hybrid working arrangements, assistive technology, and adaptations to working environments or working hours.
We also understand that needs can change over time. Whether you are managing a disability, long-term health condition, caring responsibilities, or other personal circumstances, we are committed to working with you to ensure you have the support you need at every stage of your career.
Inclusive recruitment
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible, transparent, and fair for all candidates. Inclusive recruitment is about creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best and be assessed on their skills and potential.
We encourage candidates to share any requirements or adjustments they may need at any stage of the process. Our aim is to provide a positive and supportive experience from application through to onboarding including offering adjustments such as alternative application formats, additional time for assessments, accessible interview arrangements, or provision of materials in different formats.
Our commitment in action
Our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded into how we operate as a business.
We collaborate with external partners and organisations who help strengthen our approach and share best practice, including Employers for Carers, RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative), Henpicked – Menopause in the Workplace, Onvero, and the Mindful Business Charter. We have also signed commitments to drive positive change, including the Race at Work Charter, Race Fairness Commitment, Women in Law Pledge, Workplace Menopause Pledge and BITC’s WorkWell Commitment.
Reflecting our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, we regularly review our approach and progress. We are proud to appear in benchmarks and accreditations such as the Social Mobility Index, The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality, Working Families Top Employers, and Onvero’s TideMark benchmark.
Learn more
This page provides an overview of what you can expect as a colleague at DWF. To explore our approach in more detail, including our strategy, reports, and initiatives, please click on the link below.