What is Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Why it Matters

On this half day course, aimed at Managers, Supervisors and HR professionals, delegates will learn about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and why it is important, the Equality Act 2010 and the different types of discrimination, you will learn about harassment, banter, bullying and victimisation and the legal frameworks that exist to protect employees from discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace.

Course content

• What is ED&I and why is it important
• The Equality Act 2010
• Understanding discrimination, and what are the different types
• Disability discrimination
• Harassment, Bullying, Banter and Victimisation, is there a difference?
• Liabilities and remedies

By completing this course, delegates will:

Know the law surrounding the Equality Act and understand what acceptable behaviour looks like. This increase in understanding will enable delegates to better manage their teams and maintain an inclusive environment, by being able to recognise discrimination in all of it’s forms.