Diversity IN Check: We are one of the top employers for diversity and inclusion
The Diversity IN Check survey is no walk in the park. It involves a barrage of questions and meticulous fact-checking. Project by project and line by line. Demanding? Yes. Satisfying? Absolutely. It is worth noting that, as a law firm, we are not formally required to report on ESG issues in accordance with the CSRD. However, we want to, and as the results show, we know how to do it.
This is why we are among the employers most advanced in diversity management and fostering inclusion.
What does it mean to be on the Diversity IN Check 2024 list?
We know very well that making declarations is one thing, but taking real action and expecting tangible results is a completely different story.
We have been committed to social sensitivity and building an open organisational culture from the very beginning, so ours is a long story. We are a turquoise organisation with a flat structure, providing equal opportunities for all, fostering independence, and supporting the development of business and professional responsibility. This is not only the realisation of Piotr Kochański’s dream, but also an efficient firm with well-organised processes. Our inclusion on the list of employers boasting the greatest advancement in diversity and inclusion issues is the result of this vision and its consistent implementation.
How do we build and nurture diversity?
By operating in a wide range of fields, and boldly embracing new technologies and unconventional tools.
2025 is the Year of Women at Kochański & Partners
We are committed to empowering women in business and public life. Believing in the power of diversity, we were the first Polish law firm to join initiatives such as the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
We also take action within our own organisation, where women represent 56% of all employees. Women are slightly outnumbered among associates (52%), make up exactly half (50%) of our team leaders, and are 43% of equity partners. This diversity guarantees a multitude of perspectives and sets of skills, enabling us to analyse challenges and opportunities from a variety of viewpoints.
Almost 100 women work at our firm, and they are the driving force behind the Women’s Club – a project designed to promote integration and a unique space for comprehensive development.
The Club offers an ongoing mentoring programme, as well as regular meetings, workshops and training sessions on topics such as health, self-defence, personal branding in business, and developing soft and interpersonal skills.
Diversity is a source of strength and advantage
Diversity is the key to innovation, which in turn leads to better business performance. In our industry, this translates into:
- A better understanding of clients, because teams with different experiences and perspectives have a better grasp of the needs and expectations of others
- A higher quality of service, as different viewpoints enable us to analyse cases more effectively, make connections and create customised solutions
- A competitive advantage, as we know from experience that clients increasingly choose business partners who share their values of equality and inclusivity
Diversity IN Check: a rigorous verification process
We are among those who take diversity seriously. To demonstrate this, we underwent a rigorous survey based on international standards, such as:
- Sustainable Development Goals
- ISO 26000 and ISO 30415 (diversity and inclusion management)
- GRI Standards
- OECD Guidelines
The Responsible Business Forum conducted an audit covering the following five key areas:
- Governance fundamentals
- Programmes and activities
- Building commitment
- Performance indicators
- Availability of products and services
For us, being included in the Diversity IN Check List is not the end, but another milestone on this exciting journey, and confirmation that what we are doing is meaningful and produces tangible results. This motivates us even more to continue doing good things, growing and developing in harmony with nature and in the spirit of diversity, says Diana Tavera, head of the ESG Committee.
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