Equality & Diversity

Equality & Diversity - Half Day Workshop
Suitable For:

This workshop is designed for all managers and members of staff who interface or have contact with external customers, other agencies or undertake any partnership working.

Overview:

This workshop provides delegates with the knowledge and skills in recognising and dealing with equality and diversity in the workplace. It includes progressive development activities which will enable the delegates to demonstrate improvements in their performance.

The highly-practical½ dayworkshop is delivered by aHR Specialist, and provides an insight into the issues concerning equality and diversity within the work environment and makes sure organisations are fulfilling their legal duty under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 .

Due to the interactive nature of this training, a maximum group size of20 delegatescan attend the training.

Outline:

• Exploring the Differences between Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities
• Understanding the Consequences of Discrimination
• Direct and Indirect Discrimination
• Harassment and Victimisation
• Applying the Legislation in the Workplace
• Language and Sensitivity
• Changing Behaviour and Attitude
• Good Practice and Continuing Improvement

Learning Methods

* This is a highly participative and practical workshop! Delegates will have the opportunity to develop their skills through a participative approach.

* Methods include group discussion, practical exercises, DVD and formal input designed to reflect situations relevant to the delegates.

Outcomes:
As a result of completing this workshop, delegates will;

• Be able to work within the legal framework to deliver an excellent service
• Be able to recognise how inequality and discrimination can take place in the workplace
• Be able to understand the consequences of such discrimination
• Understand how to assess appropriate support in addressing the different types of discrimination
• Learn how to value diversity in the workplace and apply it in their teams
• Be aware of the legislation and its impact on day-to-day working
• Be able to identify good practice and plan for continuous improvement
• Develop a personal action plan for implementation in the workplace