Equality and Diversity for Managers

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.

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25 Minutes
Managers
Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.

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

Introduction

Why is equality & diversity so important?

Stereotyping & unconscious bias

The value of diversity

Benefits of diversity

The Equality Act 2010

The nine protected characteristics

Types of discrimination

Direct discrimination

Indirect discrimination

Harassment

Victimisation

You make the call: What type of discrimination is it?

The three characteristics of harassment

You make the call: Is it harassment?

Standards of conduct

You make the call: Standards of conduct

Reporting concerns

Checklist: Your responsibilities

You make the call: Is it acceptable or not?

Summary

Affirmation

Assessment

Your questions, answered

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Common FAQs

How do I safely collect data about Diversity and Inclusion in my Company?

Our Diversity Survey tool is fully anonymous, enabling employees to provide honest feedback without identifying information. Responses are aggregated to protect privacy and securely stored in compliance with GDPR regulations, providing valuable insights on diversity and inclusion.

Can I track incidents related to Diversity and Inclusion?

Our compliance breach register allows you to track incidents like discrimination, harassment, or policy non-compliance. This tool securely documents each case, providing a confidential audit trail for monitoring and accountability.

Are Skillcast courses SCORM-compliant?

Yes. This means they can be delivered via the Skillcast Portal or any other SCORM-compliant Learning Management System.

What other tools are needed beyond training?

A comprehensive compliance solution often needs more than just training. Alongside e-learning, tools like declarations, surveys, and registers that track compliance tasks are usually essential. Skillcast provides full support to help you set up these additional tools.