International Women’s Day 2026 invites us to recognise achievements and reaffirm our dedication to equality and progress. The theme, “Give to Gain,” perfectly reflects our belief at OneSearch that shared knowledge and mutual support make us stronger as a team, and as an industry.
When we support one another, we don’t just fill roles; we unlock potential.
Women Leading the Way
Across Landmark Information Group, women continue to play a central role in shaping the direction and culture of our business. Today, 71 women hold management positions across the Group. This progress reflects our determination to build a leadership structure that not only performs, but truly represents the talent, capability, and diversity of our teams.
Celebrating Career Progression
Progression remains at the heart of our culture, and this past year has highlighted the impact of that commitment. Eleven women – accounting for 41% of all promotions – have stepped into new roles, demonstrating the ambition, expertise, and dedication that continue to drive us forward.
These achievements are more than milestones; they reflect the environment we work to foster every day – one where people feel supported to grow, stretch themselves, and take their next step with confidence.
Alongside Group‑wide progress, International Women’s Day gives us an opportunity to highlight our OneSearch colleagues whose individual contributions make a meaningful difference across the business.
We are pleased to recognise the exceptional contribution of Jade Wilson, a multiple Remarkable Award winner whose expertise, consistency, and commitment are widely valued within the fantastic finance team, as well as throughout OneSearch.
Jade is known for her unwavering support for colleagues, her deep problem‑solving ability, and her consistently high standard of work. She brings a level of diligence and calm expertise that enables others to excel – and continually strengthens the wider team.
Her nomination reflects this impact clearly:
“Jade always goes above and beyond to help others. She is a natural problem solver, highly knowledgeable, and someone whose accuracy and commitment we rely on every day. She is incredibly valued across the senior team… If I could clone her, I would!”
Jade’s professionalism, adaptability, and passion for contributing to the organisation make her an exceptional colleague whose influence extends well beyond her role.
We are also delighted to recognise Laura McNaughton, whose positivity, dedication, and commitment to supporting colleagues make her an invaluable part of OneSearch.
A winner and multiple nominee of the Remarkable Reward, Laura is known for stepping forward to support initiatives that improve the working environment for everyone. Her involvement in projects such as the Culture Crew and Employee Gateway reflects her passion for strengthening our internal culture and making OneSearch a better place to work.
Her colleagues describe her as:
“A great support… with so many changes happening, her input has been invaluable. I couldn’t have done it without her.”
and:
“A highly respected and valuable member of our community… personable, friendly and motivated, actively creating a fun and collaborative working environment.”
Laura’s contribution is felt widely – not only in the work she delivers, but in the energy, encouragement, and positivity she brings to those around her.
Recognising the Women of OneSearch
Today, we celebrate the expertise, resilience, and leadership of the women across OneSearch. Your contributions strengthen our service, support our customers, and help shape the continued success of our organisation.
Thank you for everything you bring to our teams and to our customers.
Last night, the iconic Jam House in Birmingham was abuzz with excitement as OneSearch and Ladies of Law co-hosted a memorable networking event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
The evening, which also commemorated the one-year anniversary of the partnership between OneSearch and Ladies of Law, was a resounding success, bringing together an incredible group of professionals to honour the remarkable achievements of women in the legal industry.
Claire Slade, one of the organisers of the event, said: “The evening was a true celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in the legal industry. To see the attendees making such valuable connections with peers at all stages of their careers was fantastic. We hope everyone left feeling left feeling inspired and empowered!”
One of the highlights of the evening was an inspiring talk from Alice Kinder, who spoke to the attendees about her personal journey and professional achievements, as well as the importance of proactivity and seizing opportunities, self-determination in shaping one’s career and life, and the need for the legal profession to evolve with the world, promoting diversity and inclusion.
Ella Watts, founder of Ladies of Law said after the event: “It was a wonderful evening. You could see the connections being made through networking, lots of people came on their own which was lovely to see!”
We at OneSearch are grateful to everyone who attended and made this event such a success. It was a magical evening, and we look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate and support the incredible women in our community. Here’s to many more years of partnership and celebration!
Let us leave you with this section from Alice Kinder’s talk:
“This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, Accelerate Action, is a powerful reminder that progress doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we work together to push forward, open doors for others, and create space for those coming up behind us. As an employment lawyer, I see the workplace changing every day, but there is so much more to be done. Progress requires intention. It requires us to champion fairness, advocate for inclusion, and stand firm in the face of inequality.“
– Alice Kinder
Happy International Women’s Day!
Today, we join people all around the UK and the world in celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
The International Women’s Day theme for this year is #EmbraceEquity: the aim is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.
At OneSearch, we are proud to support International Women’s Day and take action to promote gender equity in our workplace and beyond. We believe that when we empower women, we empower everyone, and we are committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all.
We wanted to share the thoughts of our staff on challenges faced, and advice they have for other women starting their careers.
In my opinion, the biggest challenge facing women today is the narrative that they can have it all… Yes, only if you want to run yourself ragged! It isn’t possible for any woman to contribute fully to family life, have a stellar career and make regular, quality time for friends and family. We cannot dedicate time to personal growth, health and wellbeing and maintain glittering content for our 10,000 Instagram followers. This expectation is harmful for us all. We need to focus on what makes us happy and balance and juggle that as best we can… and accept sometimes we need to compromise. Stop worrying about what we are being conditioned into thinking is “normal” and give ourselves our break.
– Elizabeth Jarvis, Managing Director, OneSearch
I’m constantly inspired by all the women in my life: friends, family and work are all an inspiration – they have your back and allow you to be who you are. My advice to any young woman starting her career would be: Do not sweat the small stuff and use your voice and make sure you are heard and understood. The biggest challenge facing women today is women being allowed to be women and to say they are women.
– Carol Dodd, Customer Service Manager, OneSearch
You can read more on the International Women’s Day 2023 website here, as well as more on Equality versus Equity here.
