EDI consultancy service

We provide complete support and solutions to help your business navigate its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion journey.

Helping organisations build inclusive workplaces where people can thrive.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just buzzwords. They are an essential part of a strategy for a thriving business. The numerous commercial benefits of fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce are well recognised– it drives recruitment, retention, and employee engagement, which in turn leads to diversity of thought, increased innovation, productivity, and profitability.

But every business is at a different point on their journey, whether you need help getting started, input into devising a strategy, assistance with diversity data collation, gender pay gap reporting and analysis or identifying your vision, we have the right solution for you.

We build long-term relationships with our clients, providing clear, proactive advice that helps prevent issues, resolve challenges efficiently and support confident decision-making.
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By drawing on expertise from across the firm, we provide coordinated advice that considers the wider legal, commercial and personal implications.

Our EDI services

Strategy development

We can help you to identify your vision, set objectives and drive positive change.

Equality audits and policy reviews

We work with you to identify legal risk areas and suggest inclusive policies.

Data analysis

We prepare gender pay gap reports. We analyse the data and report any pay gaps in pay, enabling you to meet legal obligations, address disparities and ensure equal opportunities for all employees.

Equality, diversity and inclusion training

We offer interactive workshops and seminars tailored to your business to raise awareness, challenge biases, and equip your managers and employees with the tools to create an inclusive work environment and reduce the risk of discrimination claims.

Leadership coaching and mentoring

We can work closely with your leaders to enhance their inclusive leadership skills, and offer guidance and support to employees helping them overcome barriers and excel in their careers.

Dispute and litigation management

We help your business avoid costly claims by addressing issues before they escalate. If you are faced with a claim, our litigation experts will be able to cost effectively manage them on your behalf.

EDI consultancy FAQs

What is EDI & what does it cover?

EDI stands for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. EDI is about creating a workplace where everyone is treated fairly, valued for who they are, and able to contribute fully.

EDI covers all stages of the employment journey including recruitment and promotion, pay and opportunity, workplace policies, leadership and culture, accessibility and accommodations, and day-to-day interactions.

Putting in solid EDI policies can ensure all employees, managers, and contractors are respected, included, and supported to thrive.

What are the most common EDI challenges employers face?

Employers often encounter a range of EDI challenges in the workplace, including:

Unconscious bias in recruitment, promotion, and performance management
Unequal opportunities or pay gaps across employee groups
Difficulty fostering an inclusive workplace culture
Managing complaints or conflicts related to discrimination or harassment
Supporting employees with diverse needs, backgrounds, or working arrangements
Measuring the impact and effectiveness of EDI initiatives
Ensuring policies and practices are consistently applied across the organisation

Boyes Turner’s employment solicitors are experts in helping organisations create, review, and strengthen their EDI policies, ensuring compliance and fostering positive, inclusive workplaces.

What is EDI consultancy, and why do we need it?

EDI consultancy provides expert guidance to help organisations create fair, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, reduce legal risk, and foster a positive, productive culture.

At Boyes Turner, we support organisations across every aspect of EDI, from strategy development, helping to define visions, setting objectives, and equality audits and policy reviews that identify legal risks and recommend inclusive policies.

We also offer data analysis, including gender and ethnicity pay gap reporting, training and workshops to raise awareness and challenge bias, and leadership coaching to enhance inclusive leadership skills.

Additionally, where needed, we help manage disputes and litigation to prevent costly claims and address issues effectively if they arise.

By combining strategy, policies, training, leadership support, and practical risk management, our EDI consultancy ensures your organisation is compliant, inclusive, and well-positioned to enable all employees to thrive.

How can EDI support benefit our organisation?

By creating fair, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, EDI practices improve employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

By embedding inclusive practices into policies, recruitment, leadership, and culture, businesses can attract diverse talent, reduce the risk of discrimination claims, and foster a sense of belonging across their workforce.

EDI initiatives also drive innovation and collaboration by ensuring different perspectives are valued, while supporting compliance with legal obligations and promoting a positive reputation as an employer of choice.

How do we know if our business needs EDI support?

There are several signs that your business could benefit from EDI support. These include challenges with attracting or retaining diverse talent, recurring complaints about bias or discrimination, pay gaps or unequal opportunities, a lack of clear or up-to-date policies, or difficulties creating an inclusive workplace culture. Even if your organisation is performing well, EDI support can help identify hidden risks, strengthen leadership and policies, and ensure your business fosters fairness, inclusion, and compliance across all areas of employment.

Employment law is constantly evolving, so even if you are not currently facing any challenges as such, regular EDI reviews help ensure your policies and practices remain compliant and up to date.

What legal obligations should we be aware of regarding EDI?

Employers have a legal duty to ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion. This includes complying with anti-discrimination and equal treatment laws, such as the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, which protects individuals from unfair treatment based on protected characteristics.

Employers must also ensure their policies, recruitment, promotion, and day-to-day practices do not disadvantage any group, provide reasonable adjustments where required, and monitor pay and opportunities to prevent disparities.

How do you measure the impact of EDI initiatives?

The impact of EDI initiatives can be measured using a combination of methods. Employers often track employee data such as recruitment and promotion patterns, gender and ethnicity pay gaps, and retention rates to identify trends and disparities. Employee engagement surveys, feedback, and focus groups can also provide insight into workplace culture and inclusion. Monitoring complaints, grievances, and progression opportunities also highlight areas for improvement.

Our solicitors can help to review these metrics so that organisations can assess the effectiveness of their EDI strategies, make data-driven decisions, and demonstrate progress toward a fair and inclusive workplace.

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Why use our EDI solicitors?

Award-winning employment law firm

Boyes Turner was named Employment Law Firm of the Year 2025 by Personnel Today, We provide advice that is clear, realistic, and tailored to your situation, helping you understand your options and achieve the best possible outcome.

Expert advice across the employment lifecycle

Our employment solicitors advise across the full spectrum of employment law, working with businesses and organisations across all sectors. Our advice is clear, proportionate, and grounded in real-world experience, helping clients make informed decisions that balance legal compliance with commercial priorities.

We are a leading law firm

Boyes Turner is recognised as a leading UK law firm by legal directories, Chambers UK and The Legal 500. These rankings are based on independent research and client feedback, reflecting our proven expertise, outstanding results, and trusted reputation. As a full-service firm, we coordinate employment advice with other guidance from our specialist teams such as commercial, corporate and dispute resolution, providing seamless support across all legal needs.