Equality and Diversity

Introduction

Failure to understand and adhere to the law in relation to discrimination and bullying and harassment can be costly and damaging for your business reputation. If your organisation is interested in more than just legal compliance we can help you approach equality issues in a positive way that brings benefits to your business and makes all your employees feel valued for the unique talents and individual differences they bring to their work.

Why Use Facilitators Equality & Diversity Management?

• Release the potential of every individual in your organisation - we focus on positive aspects of difference so all your people can contribute to your organisation's success
• Your managers will understand and be able to apply equality legislation in a practical way
• You determine the extent of our involvement - we can deliver services from developing the business case, diversity strategies to training design and delivery depending on your needs
• Your managers will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage a diverse workforce
• We have proven expertise in helping public sector clients develop cohesive Single Equality Policies and implement meaningful Impact Assessments
• We provide ongoing support to our clients to ensure that you are aware of any new developments in this area
• Tailored solutions are available to meet the needs of different levels of staff as well as learning styles - saving people time and you money, and keeping motivation levels for the subject high

What we can offer

• Top Level Support for identifying the business benefits for your organisation and developing a strategy to embed equality and diversity into your culture. We can help you to:
  • Identify the business case for embracing diversity
  • Benchmark and review current policies and practices
  • Develop diversity strategies and prioritised action plans
  • Design and co-ordinate consultation and communication processes
  • Develop policies, processes and procedures
• Tailored training solutions to help your managers and staff understand the importance of equality and diversity and be able to fulfill their individual legal responsibilities. These include:
  • Diversity awareness training
  • Recruitment and Selection training
  • Training for line managers in managing diverse work teams
  • Conflict management training
  • Employment law training for HR staff
• Comprehensive support for Public Sector clients seeking full legal compliance and mainstreaming of equality including:
  • Development of Single Equality schemes
  • Advice and support for sonsultation with community groups
  • Stakeholder mapping
  • Training and mentoring on Impact Assessments
  • Development of action plans
• Implementation of Dignity at Work programmes that help your managers deal effectively with bullying and conflict at work
  • Development of Harassment policies and procedures
  • Training for line managers in handling conflict and complaints
  • Mediation and investigation services for cases of bullying or harassment
  • Training of First Contact Advisers and mediators

The end result

Please also see our other Services information.