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Handout 4: Equality and diversity policy

Unit 273 (M&L7): Principles of equality and

diversity in the workplace



Equality and Human Rights Commission

• Equality and Human Rights Commission

mandated to:

• challenge discrimination

• protect and promote human rights.

• Six enforcement powers.

• Court orders.

• Criminal act.



What is a policy?

Policy can best be described as a set of rules, written by

the top management, on how that organisation will do

business.

A policy should have the following features:

• specific

• clear

• relevant

• simple

• comprehensive

• stable.



What should an equality and diversity policy do?

• Protect the workforce from discrimination.

• Promote the diversity of the workforce.

• Respond to the ever-changing demographics

and working patterns of the workforce.



The contents of an equality and diversity policy

An equality and diversity policy should contain the following:

• A commitment to treat everyone equally and fairly.

• A statement stating the organisations aims to encourage and value

diversity.

• A commitment to creating an environment where people’s

contributions and differences are valued.

• The provision of an environment free from bullying or harassment.

• Opportunities for training and promotion are open to all staff.

• Senior managements commitment to equality and diversity.

• Procedures to deal with any employee who contravenes the policy.

• A commitment to monitor and review on an annual basis.



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Procedures covered by an equality policy

Equality and diversity policies will cover many procedures some

examples are:

• Recruiting

• Training

• Promotion

• Discipline

• Grievances

• Equal pay

• Bullying and harassment

• Flexible working patterns

• Adapting the workplace and practices.



Employees responsibilities

Organisations may include the following employee

responsibilities:

• The standard of behaviour that is expected in the

organisation.

• Duties for certain employees, such as managers and

supervisors.

• The requirement for employees to adhere to the

organisation’s equality and diversity policy.

• Reporting procedures for employees to notify the

organisation of any discriminatory behaviours.



Behaviours of an inclusive organisation

The promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

requires organisations to adopt certain behaviours and promote certain

human rights. These include:

• Inclusive strategies supported by the senior management

• A welcoming workplace to all

• A comprehensive equality, diversity and inclusion policy

• All employees are aware of these policies and are consulted

• Progression for all

• Anticipate and address any workplace tensions

• Remove any segregation of employees

• Have, or promote, a workforce that is representative of their

community.



Personal behaviours

In order for any organisation to have, and maintain, an

inclusive environment employees must display certain

behaviours:

• Support the organisation by following their policies

• Do not tolerate discriminatory practices

• Be welcoming to new employees

• Provide support to co-workers.



Summary

• Policy

• Contents of an equality and diversity policy

• Procedures

• Responsibilities

• Organisational behaviours

• Personal behaviours



Questions?

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