{"id":19643,"date":"2024-11-12T15:46:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T20:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millerthomson.com\/?page_id=19643"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:03:02","slug":"national-idea-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.millerthomson.com\/en\/about\/national-idea-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"National IDEA Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Supported by the firm\u2019s leadership, our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) initiatives are an integral component of our business strategy and are key to our success. Our people drive everything we do, and our initiatives aim to create a workplace of belonging. An inclusive and diverse environment is what helps us to thrive in the national and global marketplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our National IDEA Committee has developed several initiatives that directly impact our Firm members for the better. Our current Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility Strategic Plan builds on the people focus of our previous Plan. Our goal is to align our business, people, and IDEA strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Plan was developed keeping the Firm\u2019s Code of Behaviour \u2013 cooperation, consideration, courtesy and consequences \u2013 and our Core Values \u2013 value to clients, commitment to each other, integrity in all that we do, respect and involvement in our communities \u2013 top of mind. Our IDEA Strategic Plan is integrated and contributes to the success of our people and our business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When executing on our IDEA Strategic Plan, our IDEA goals can be summarized under three key themes \u2013 inclusive leadership and practices, communication and transparency, and promoting inclusivity and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our inclusive leadership and practices goals focus on the Firm\u2019s legal and administrative leaders and the Firm\u2019s systems and practices. Inclusive leaders, policies and practices are the foundation for driving the strategy as well as recruiting and retaining talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our communication and transparency goals focus on the Firm\u2019s internal and external branding relating to IDEA. Awareness and dialogue drive action and a Firm First Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our promoting inclusivity and belonging goals focus on increasing our Firm members\u2019 knowledge of IDEA best practices to align IDEA across all legal and business services teams while providing a forum for diversity of thought and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a Firm, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace that respects and values differences and embraces diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards and accolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We believe that initiatives shouldn\u2019t just sound good; they need to make a real difference. They also reflect our commitment towards an inclusive and supportive workplace and a fairer and more equitable society. We\u2019re proud of our IDEA initiatives\u2019 recognition, as they prove that we\u2019re making a difference. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n