In a significant move, Pepperells Solicitors joins a government initiative, pledging support to military communities.
- The firm has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, promising fairness for military personnel and families.
- Key commitments include hiring veterans and offering flexible work conditions for military communities.
- The covenant focuses on eliminating disadvantages in accessing services for military families.
- Pepperells aims to participate in events supporting veterans and their families.
In an impactful development coinciding with Armistice Day, Pepperells Solicitors signed the Armed Forces Covenant. This government-backed promise aims to ensure current and former military members, along with their families, receive fair treatment and respect. The covenant upholds two main principles: ensuring that Armed Forces members and their families are not disadvantaged in accessing services, and providing special consideration to those who have made significant sacrifices, such as the injured and bereaved.
Pepperells has committed to several measures in support of these principles. These include actively recruiting veterans, reservists, and military spouses, recognising the unique skills they bring. The firm intends to foster a supportive environment, including offering flexibility for reservists undergoing training and deployment. Vicky Kulleseid, Chief Operating Officer, expressed the firm’s respect for the Armed Forces’ role in safeguarding the UK. She stated, “As a firm we recognise and respect the unique role that the Armed Forces play in protecting everyone who makes the UK their home.”
Vicky Kulleseid further emphasised the firm’s intention to exceed the covenant’s requirements by actively hiring service personnel. She highlighted the diverse skills and perspectives these individuals bring, noting that the discipline, resilience, and leadership typical of servicemen and women can be invaluable to any organisation. “We recognise the diverse skills and perspectives they can bring to our workforce, and I believe that the discipline, resilience, and leadership qualities found in servicemen and women can prove invaluable to any organisation.”
Furthermore, Nigel Manuel, Pepperells’ armed forces champion and a former member of the military, articulated his understanding of the challenges faced by individuals transitioning from military to civilian life. He noted the firm’s proactive approach to addressing these challenges and supporting veterans. “Having served for 23 years in the army, I have real life experience of the challenges faced by serving service people and also individuals transitioning from military to civilian life,” said Manuel, underscoring the firm’s commitment to this cause.
Additionally, Pepperells intends to engage in events and initiatives that support veterans and their families, aiming to make a substantial difference within the military communities in the areas they serve.
Pepperells Solicitors’ commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant highlights their dedication to supporting military communities across the UK.
