The British Academy for Training and Development offers a professional training course in Equality and Diversity in the Workplace. By creating a culture where diversity is valued and where employees feel comfortable expressing their differences, we ensure that employee engagement, benefits, job satisfaction, productivity, performance and employee retention are improved. Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace is essential to avoid discrimination and ensure fairness and transparency. This training helps develop an inclusive workplace by embedding these values ​​at the heart of everyday operations. Our training on equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace teaches managers and employees what respecting diversity really means and how we can all contribute to building an inclusive workplace. Provides an opportunity to explore, this training takes a supportive and practical approach. Create an atmosphere where issues can be shared and discussed openly and managed effectively to achieve positive results. The training is highly participatory and interactive, with discussions based on real-world scenarios. By sharing best practices, participants gain the confidence to effectively identify and address inappropriate attitudes and behaviors in the workplace.

Who should attend? 

• Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• HR Professionals.
• Business Owners.
• Trade Union Representatives.
• Employee Representatives.
• Individuals who want to further their professional development.

How attendees will benefit? 

After completion of the course, delegates will understand: 

• Foster awareness that diversity includes everyone within the organization.
• Organizational Benefits of Diversity - Highlighting Impact on Business, Productivity and Performance.
• Gain a better understanding of the importance of diversity to reduce the risk of legal issues.
• Raise awareness of individual biases and judgments and their impact on others.
• Building trust in addressing diversity issues.
• Highlight how to recognize and respond to inappropriate behavior.
• Focus on creating a positive work environment, treating people with dignity and respect.

• What do equality, diversity and inclusion mean?
• Impact on interaction and service delivery.
• The value of diversity in the workplace.
• Background, business case and key legislation (Equality Act 2010).
• Impact of the 2010 Gender Equality Act.
• 9 protected characteristics.
• Organizational and Employee Responsibilities.
• Objection and take action against inappropriate behavior related to: Discrimination, Unconscious Bias and Micro-inequities.
• Exploring scenarios and best practices for improving workplace interactions.
• Importance of early intervention and immediate action.
• Effective communication.
• Difficult conversation practice.
• How to Appropriately Respond to Unacceptable Behavior.
• An action plan for creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Participants will assess and reflect on how well their actions support diversity in the workplace and consider next action steps.