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MENTORSHIP + DEVELOPMENT
Our studio is a place of nurture and learning where people can thrive. EPR has an extensive in-house mentorship programme and holds regular internal presentations, lectures and debates in addition to structured and unstructured CPD events.
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EQUALITY + INCLUSIVITY
We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion, assisted by our EPR Everyone Strategy. Developed in collaboration with our diversity consultant at Built By Us, this includes a five-year action plan to attract and retain diverse talent.
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ARTS + CULTURE
As well as organising regular social occasions, we encourage cultural activities such as cinema clubs and gallery visits. We greatly value hand drawing as a design skill and provide regular life drawing classes for all staff in our London headquarters.
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SPORTS + WELLBEING
Our many sporting activities include softball and tennis tournaments, an annual triathlon and regular 7-aside football games. We also provide a weekly yoga class as part of our commitment to staff welfare and fitness.
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This vibrant and supportive studio culture contributes to our consistently high staff retention rate.
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