Diversity Awareness

This training provides an excellent introduction to the whole topic of diversity in the workplace. It looks at the position from both the legal aspect and also the operational aspect to explore the real benefits to an organisation. It is ideal for HR professionals new to this topic as well as line managers leading teams with diverse talents and backgrounds.
• To clarify what diversity really means and does not mean.
• To use diversity to maximize the talents within your team.
• To understand more about diversity and the law.
• To explore strategies for change and inclusion.

Introduction and setting the priorities

What is diversity and does it matter?

Legislation - an overview

• Questionnaire and feedback introducing:
• Equal opportunities
• Employment law

Where do discrimination and other forms of bad practice come from?

The real diversity issues

• What are the realities of diversity in my role?
• Problems and strategies

Good practice and performance management

• Recruitment
• Supervision
• Appraisals
• Grievance
• Disciplinaries

Prevention is better than cure

• Hints and tips

How to prepare a plan for change

Recap and conclusion