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Hall & Wilcox

4.6
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Diversity at Hall & Wilcox

9.0
9.0 rating for Diversity, based on 30 reviews
Please provide further information on diversity with respect to women, ethnic minorities and LGBT. Please comment on issues such as recruitment, retention, promotion, child care, maternity leave, etc.
Diversity is encouraged. Lots of events supporting all diversity - our graduate applications were also completely anonymous.
Graduate, Sydney
Culturally diverse. Maternity leave is significant. Lots of people take maternity leave and paternity leave.
Graduate, Melbourne
As an older applicant, Hall & Wilcox were the ONLY company prepared to interview and consider me. As far as i am concerned, they don't just talk the talk, they walk the diversity walk. Ageism is real and i am forever grateful for HW for giving me a shot. I feel very lucky.
Graduate, Brisbane
As a leader in the diversity sector, the firm is very open to diversity and strives to make it a comfortable and inviting environment that facilitates everyone's needs
Graduate, Sydney
Excellent attitude/culture regarding diversity
Graduate, Melbourne
The company engages in blind recruitment
Graduate, Melbourne
Mat leave is very good. There is a lot of flexibility for parents with child care responsibilities. Very progressive too. My understanding is that at the application stage recruitment is totally blind - your university etc can't be viewed by HR. During grad induction we had conversations with the Managing Partner about The Voice and the firm's stance on it, and he asked our advice on the best way to communicate our position publicly, which felt meaningful, and we have the opportunity to do cultural awareness training.
Graduate, Sydney
From what I have seen so far, we are committed to diversity. HW has many female partners and seniors. We also have a variety of ethnicities. The culture is an inclusive one.
Graduate, Perth
Women are definitely the majority in both our grad cohort and in the broader office. Can't speak on LGBT as am unaware of this. Ethnic minorities is not as obvious as gender. Maternity leave seems to be huge within the company which is great considering the high levels of women employed.
Graduate, Newcastle
I believe HW is strong in relation to diversity. I note in particular the possibility of 'keep in touch' days after a team member has been on parental leave, as well as the ability to work from home or work reduced hours.
Graduate, Melbourne
Very inclusive work environment.
Graduate, Sydney
The firm has a large percentage of female leaders in the firm. I am also aware of the probono work the firm does for LGBT and homeless communities.
Graduate, NEWCASTLE
There is growing diversity in the firm
Graduate, Sydney
My company has a 6 month parental leave policy, available to everyone. In my experience, they are also very supportive generally of diverse backgrounds and have a dedicated company diversity representative, together with committees that work hard to improve visibility.
Graduate, SYDNEY
From my experience so far at the firm, the firm is very diverse in terms of its people. This makes for a very welcoming environment for all people.
Graduate, Sydney
What does your company do to attract applicants from less privileged backgrounds?
I believe they remove all info about schools, family history etc from the applciation process so it is just the essentials about a person to the playing field is leveled enough to give everyone a shot at an interview.
Graduate, Brisbane
Blind employment screening helps to avoid unconscious bias in recruitment
Graduate, Melbourne
The application process is great. The possible biases are removed from that process by stripping away certain details from the application.
Graduate, Perth
I understand there is a program for First Nations students but am unfamiliar with the particulars. The 'blind' applications are great as well.
Graduate, Newcastle
The firm has a pathway for Indigenous candidates, which is a very positive development. The firm also engages with students from less privileged schools.
Graduate, Melbourne
Through the First Nations Pathway Program.
Graduate, Melbourne
Very inclusive of social mobility and community support initiatives.
Graduate, Sydney
My company has a number of pathway programs to attract applicants from numerous backgrounds.
Graduate, SYDNEY
Hiring a diverse set of candidates with emphasis on their professional skills, attributes and credentials, irrespective if they have come from a less privileged background.
Graduate, Sydney