Equality and Diversity - What You Need To Know Introduction This course explores and explains the concepts of equality and diversity, reviewing the relevant legislation, outlining the organisation’s current policies and procedures, making clear management as well as individual responsibilities in relation to Equality and Diversity law, as well as examining the good practice benefits of making Equality and Diversity work within the organisation and the role of all staff in doing so. This course will enable participants to: • Understand what Equality and Diversity means • Be aware of the organisation’s policies and procedures on Equality and Diversity in employment and service delivery - and individuals’ roles in adhering to them • Be aware of the legislation in the area and in particular recent developments in the areas of Age and Disability law • Know the benefits of good practice and monitoring • Be aware of individual and corporate responsibility under Equality and Diversity law Who the course is for For managers and all staff particularly those who need to update their knowledge on Equality and Diversity and how this affects them and their colleagues in the workplace. Course Content • What is meant by prejudice and discrimination • The importance of language • Individual responsibility appropriate to a diverse workforce • Understanding what the legislation covers • Recent developments in legislation i.e. Age Equality regulations • Review of the current policy and procedures within the organisation - on Equality and Diversity • Practical Exercises Duration: 1 day HR 9