The business case for equal opportunities and diversity
Course Overview
The Sex Discrimination Act only applies to women, doesnt it?
The whole worlds gone mad on political correctness; we always treat everyone the same. I dont know what the big fuss is all about!
My Manager wont employ people with disabilities she/he says they have more time off work sick.
Diversitys just the new name for Equal Opportunities.
Are these the kind of things you hear said but you are not sure how to deal with them or how they elate to your business? If so, this course is for you. This interactive course addresses the business case for Equal Opportunities and Diversity by examining Equal Opportunities and Diversity, the key legislation, identifying where prejudices and stereotypes come from, and identifying practical ways to challenge discrimination.
Who should attend
Leaders of organisations who need to identify the business case for Equal Opportunities and Diversity within their workplaces and how this links to customer needs. Leaders will be Managing Directors, Senior Managers, Human Resources and Training Managers.
Topics Covered
- The power of language in Equal Opportunities
- The key laws of the last c.30 years
- Prejudices and stereotypes
- Dealing with discrimination at a practical level
- Diversity how it differs from Equal Opportunities
- Culture & Diversity
Training Outcomes
Participants will have:
- identified the differences between Equal Opportunities and Diversity
- revised the key Equal Opportunities related laws of the last c.30 years
- considered how our culture affects our views of the world
- considered how to deal with discrimination in practical ways
- created an action plan for reviewing their organisations policies on Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
Course fees include lunch and parking
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