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Equality & Diversity at Work

Fairness. Inclusion. Opportunity for all.

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|📚3 modules · 13 lectures
|⏱️20 minutes

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Equality & Diversity at Work

Course Overview

A fair and inclusive workplace helps people feel respected, valued and able to contribute. This course introduces the key principles of equality and diversity, helping learners understand discrimination, recognise inappropriate behaviour and consider how their own actions can support a more inclusive workplace.

Learners will also develop an awareness of workplace responsibilities and the importance of treating colleagues and customers fairly and respectfully.

What You'll Learn

Define equality, diversity and inclusion.
Recognise different forms of discrimination.
Understand unconscious bias and its impact.
Identify inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Understand key equality responsibilities at work.
Promote respectful and inclusive working practices.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for employees at all levels and across all sectors. It can be used for new-starter induction, refresher training and organisation-wide learning, as well as for managers and supervisors who have responsibility for supporting fair and inclusive working practices
3 modules | 13 lectures

Course Content

Frequently Asked Questions

What is equality and diversity training in the workplace?

Equality and diversity training helps employees understand how to treat people fairly, recognise discrimination and bias, respect individual differences, and contribute to a more inclusive workplace.

Why is equality and diversity training important at work?

Equality and diversity training can help employees recognise inappropriate behaviour, challenge assumptions and understand how their actions affect others. It also supports a workplace culture where people are treated fairly and with respect.

Who should complete equality and diversity training?

Equality and diversity training is relevant to employees at all levels and across all sectors. It is particularly useful for new starters, existing employees, supervisors, managers and anyone who works with colleagues, customers or members of the public.

What does an equality and diversity course cover?

This course covers equality, diversity and inclusion, discrimination, unconscious bias, inappropriate workplace behaviour, equality responsibilities and inclusive working practices.

Is equality and diversity training suitable for new-starter induction?

Yes. Equality and diversity training can form an important part of employee induction, helping new starters understand expectations around respectful behaviour, fairness, inclusion and professional conduct from the beginning of their employment.

What is the difference between equality, diversity and inclusion?

Equality focuses on fairness and equal opportunity. Diversity recognises and values differences between people. Inclusion is about creating an environment where people feel respected, involved and able to contribute. Together, they support a fairer and more respectful workplace.
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