# Equality and Diversity for Managers

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**Provider:** Skillcast
**Duration:** 25 minutes
**Format:** In-depth
**Topics:** DEI

## Description

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.

## 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

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