By: Cherie Brodnax-Eaves, Associate Vice President Recruitment and Savannah Zimmer, Director of Marketing
Why Diversity Matters to Purpose Legal and How We Embrace It
At Purpose Legal, we understand that diversity isn’t just a buzzword or a trend—it’s the bedrock of innovation, productivity, and success, and an integral part of our DNA. Our journey began by harnessing the unmatched skills of Indian attorneys in Chennai, adept at eDiscovery, contract documents, and legal research. This marked our maiden foray into global talent integration, and since then, there has been no looking back.
A Global Mosaic of Talent
Today, we proudly boast a majority-diverse team of nearly 400 professionals, predominantly female, scattered across the globe. Purpose Legal stands as a testament to a vision beyond boundaries, celebrating talent irrespective of gender, race, or nationality. Our commitment to an inclusive environment ensures everyone feels valued, which in turn propels our services’ unmatched quality.
The Three Pillars: What, Why, and How of Diversity
The What: Corporate culture is not just about employee perks or office aesthetics. It’s an embodiment of values, beliefs, and practices that determine how a company interacts with everyone—employees, clients, and the community. And in today’s world, it’s manifested prominently through ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
The Why: We are steadfast believers that a diverse workforce is a competitive advantage. It leads to innovative solutions and ideas while boosting morale and productivity. When employees from different backgrounds and perspectives come together, they create a robust and versatile team. It’s not just about ticking a box; it’s about ensuring the best in terms of talent acquisition, retention, and performance.
The How: At Purpose Legal, the road to creating a purposeful corporate culture is paved with strategic planning. From garnering internal buy-in to ensuring candidate and client engagement, our focus is unwavering. We believe in the power of metrics to guide our strategies, always ensuring our diversity goals align with our broader company objectives.
In Conclusion
In conclusion, diversity and inclusion aren’t mere strategies for us at Purpose Legal—they are who we are. We invite you to join us on this journey, ensuring that everyone, irrespective of their background, has a place, a voice, and a purpose.
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