AIMED AT
- Employers, managers, and supervisors
- Fresh graduates looking for work
- Self-employed and volunteer workers
- All staff members
- Anyone interested in self-development or career-progression
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
- Eliminating stereotyping
- Reducing discrimination
- Morale boost
- Improved reputation
- Promoting inclusion
About this Course
This course gives all employees and stakeholders the knowledge to adopt and promote a more inclusive and tolerant work environment with respect to the Equality Act 2010. You will learn good practice for dealing with others and avoiding discrimination. It will equip you with the necessary tools to promote inclusivity and create fairer workplaces.
An equal and diverse workplace helps increase morale, staff retention and company reputation. A thriving organisation celebrates diversity. This course is designed to help organisations understand the importance of diversity and equal opportunity for everyone.
Learners on the course will understand what is meant by the term equality and diversity and learn the consequences of inequality. By the end of this training, you will feel more confident at addressing sensitive issues involving equality, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Did you know: 73% of women still believe that the glass ceiling exists and that there are barriers facing women looking to be appointed to senior management.
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Follow good practice recommendations by Human Rights & Equality Commission
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Includes Equality Act 2010
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Great for employee induction
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20–40-minute duration
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After successfully completing the course you will receive an e-certificate that you can download onto your device.
Areas Covered
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Equality
Learn what does the term equality mean.
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Diversity
Learn what does the term diversity mean and why it is important.
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Consequences of Inequality
Consider the moral, economic and legal consequences of not promoting equality of opportunity or embracing diversity.
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Human Rights
Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention of Human Rights, and the Human Rights Act.
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The Equality Act
Learn how the Equality Act brings together many existing laws into a single legislation to protect people from discrimination and harassment.
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Protected Characteristics
Learn about the 9 characteristics protected by the Equality law.
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Recognizing Discrimination
Learn how to recognize discrimination and unfair treatment as identified in the Equality Act.
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Inclusive vs exclusive society
Learn the importance of creating an inclusive society and how that would decrease the likelihood of discrimination.
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Promoting Inclusion in the Workplace
Learn activities which promote inclusion and learn how the Equality Act helps create fairer workplaces.