Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

As an employer, ensure everyone has a fair chance at job opportunities:

• Review job adverts to make sure they are welcoming to all people, no matter their background or particular characteristics
• Post job openings in new places to reach more diverse candidates
• Track the diversity of applicants and change your hiring methods if needed
• Offer flexible working options like part-time or remote work to support parents and carers
• Make sure your workplace is inclusive by having things like gender-neutral bathrooms for everyone, for example

Create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected by: 

• Using staff surveys and feedback to improve fairness and update policies
• Regularly reviewing pay, promotions and adjust to ensure fairness
• Training managers to offer support and adjustments when needed, like extra time for tasks

• Joining inclusivity programmes and support equality pledges for causes like age or menopause for example

• Providing opportunities for under-represented groups through networks, mentoring and development

• Ensuring work events are inclusive by offering food that meets different religious and cultural needs

Help make your workplace safer, fairer, and more productive by: 

•  Regularly updating policies to promote fairness and equality for all
• Creating policies that support specific needs, such as menopause or parental leave
• Offering EDI training to all employees, including about the Social Model of Disability
• Taking a strong stance against discrimination, harassment, and bullying and ensuring everyone knows how to report issues
• Training managers to apply reasonable adjustments fairly
• Following health and safety policies and conducting risk assessments when needed