Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Equality Act 2010 states that every organisation has a legal responsibility to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in their workplace.
This module outlines the comprehensive legal framework review of requirements and discusses the difference between positive action and positive discrimination. Using best practice examples and real life application, you will learn how to cultivate a fair and more inclusive workplace.
This essential module provides you with the key requirements needed to ensure your workplace is meeting its legal requirements in equality and diversity.
Learning Outcomes
• Understand an organisation’s legal responsibilities to provide an inclusive workplace for your people and how to adopt an equal culture across your organisation
• Understand and recognise different types of behaviour and why they could be unacceptable
• Understand the difference between direct and indirect discrimination
• Know how to find a balance between keeping your workplace fun, but safe and identify how your organisation can cultivate a more inclusive environment to improve diversity and eradicate discrimination
• Understand and identify protected characteristics
• Recognise what “privilege” looks like and understand its impact