Life at the Bar : Becoming a QC and my journey to the Bar An interview with Siân Mirchandani QC, Barrister with 4 New Square Why was becoming a barrister the right career for you? My family background is British Asian. My father was an immigrant Indian doctor and my Welsh mother was formerly a …
When we look at leadership in management modules, we assert the importance of managers, directors, CEOs and owners, but in social care we must draw the distinctions between tiers of responsibility and demarcations of authority. Clearly, we must have a system which recognises where decisions have to be made, where those decisions rest, and how …
Find you place in High Performance Computing Written by Weronika Filinger and Neelofer Banglawala Have you ever heard of High Performance Computing (HPC)? Even though HPC is at the forefront of many scientific disciplines, driving innovation in many industries, it is likely you have not. HPC is a multidisciplinary field employing cutting-edge computing technology to …
The history of the National Black Police Association In 1990, questions were raised with the Metropolitan Police regarding the alarming rate that Black staff were leaving the service. As a result an initiative between the Metropolitan Police and the socialist support unit at Turvey was held in Bristol, with aim of encouraging retention of experienced …
It takes all kinds of smart Emotional intelligence is at the heart of what we do. Our lawyers aren’t just technically brilliant; they connect the dots and celebrate differences. We’re looking for trainees to become our lawyers of tomorrow with razor-sharp skills, the enthusiasm to get stuck in and a hunger to learn. Working together, …
COMMITTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Fiona Fleming is Diversity & Inclusion Manager for BDB Pitmans How important is Diversity and Inclusion at BDB Pitmans and what is your approach? Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are one of the five strategic priorities for the firm. We approach diversity and inclusion holistically – it is everyone’s responsibility to …
WFS Working together, sharing strengths Women in the Fire Service UK (WFS) is a volunteer-led, non-profit organisation with a vision of a society where women and girls are empowered to realise a career in the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). Caroline Anderson, WFS Vice Chair, and Crew Manager/Recruitment and Retention Officer at Devon and Somerset …
FITTING THE BILL Essex Police have developed a unique police officer recruitment drive, #FitTheBill, which has been a huge success in bringing a wide range of people into policing, from increasingly diverse backgrounds. To further those ends, in 2020 they created a new #FitTheBill campaign entitled ‘We Value Difference’. Nationally, policing struggles to attract people …
BECOMING A BARRISTER Nancy Williams, Barrister and Social Mobility Advocate for the Bar Council, talks about her experiences at the Bar Tell us about your background and why you decided to become a barrister. I was born in Sierra Leone and arrived in the UK on my first birthday. I attended a comprehensive secondary school …
Eversheds Sutherland Making a world of difference As a global top 10 law practice, Eversheds Sutherland provides legal services to a global client base, ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals. Its commitment to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce is underpinned by its core values of collaborative, open, professional, creative, and …