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Equality and Diversity for Managers

Making employment decisions or treating people differently based on stereotypes isn't just bad for business. It's illegal.

The UK Equality Act protects against various types of discrimination in respect of nine key characteristics. The types of discrimination include direct, indirect, harassment and victimisation.

Our Equality & Diversity Training for Managers will help your leaders understand how to prevent discrimination and harassment in their teams.

We also have a companion course for all employees entitled Equality & Diversity in the Workplace.

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  • 25 Minutes
  • For managers
  • Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.

Learning objectives

  • Appreciate the value of the principles of fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement
  • Identify the protected characteristics and types of discrimination under the Equality Act
  • Recognise what harassment is and the different forms it may take in the workplace
  • Take appropriate action to promote equality and diversity across our business, including in respect of recruitment, training and promotion opportunities
  • Employ procedures to prevent and manage cases of discrimination and harassment

    What can you expect your employees to learn?

Introduction

Why is equality & diversity so important?

Stereotyping & unconscious bias

The value of diversity

Benefits of diversity

The Equality Act 2010

The nine protected characteristics

Types of discrimination

Direct discrimination

Indirect discrimination

Harassment

Victimisation

  • You make the call: What type of discrimination is it?

The three characteristics of harassment

  • You make the call: Is it harassment?

Standards of conduct

  • You make the call: Standards of conduct

Reporting concerns

Checklist: Your responsibilities

  • You make the call: Is it acceptable or not?

Summary

Affirmation

Assessment

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Your questions, answered

DEI

How do I safely collect data about Diversity and Inclusion in my Company?

Our Diversity Survey tool is fully anonymous, enabling employees to provide honest feedback without identifying information. Responses are aggregated to protect privacy and securely stored in compliance with GDPR regulations, providing valuable insights on diversity and inclusion.

Can I track incidents related to Diversity and Inclusion?

Our compliance breach register allows you to track incidents like discrimination, harassment, or policy non-compliance. This tool securely documents each case, providing a confidential audit trail for monitoring and accountability.

What does workplace inclusivity mean?

Workplace inclusivity refers to creating an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, or background, feel valued, respected, and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

Why do inclusivity levels vary across industries?

Factors include historical workforce composition, cultural norms, recruitment practices, leadership diversity, and levels of regulatory or social pressure. For example, traditionally male-dominated sectors like construction often struggle with gender diversity.

How is inclusivity measured in different sectors?

Common metrics include gender pay gap, representation of women and minorities in senior roles, diversity in hiring, employee satisfaction, and accessibility policies.

How does inclusivity benefit businesses?

Inclusive workplaces are linked to higher employee engagement, greater innovation, stronger team performance, and improved brand reputation. They’re also better positioned to meet legal and social expectations.

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