Grant Thornton signs the Armed Forces Covenant in support

Grant Thornton has announced that it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant in support and recognition of the contribution that service personnel, reservists, veterans, the cadet movement and military families make to the UK.

According to the firm, the Covenant also reaffirms its position as an Armed Forces-friendly organisation and outlines its commitment to uphold the Covenant’s key principles.

The principles include ensuring members of the Armed Forces Community employed by Grant Thornton are not disadvantaged for having served, supporting employees who choose to be members of the Reserve Forces, and championing the benefits of employing serving and former Armed Forces personnel.

Will McWilliams, partner and head of public services at Grant Thornton, said: “Recognising those who have performed military duty in service of our country demonstrates the enormous value of their contribution.

“Those who serve in the Armed Forces, Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage.”

He added: “We are proud to be an armed-forces friendly organisation, and to offer workplace policies that are aligned to wider goals to be a flexible and inclusive employer, ensuring fair treatment of all our people.”