Equality & Diversity in the Work Place

This book introduces you to the basic principles of Equality & Diversity.Take as many notes as you need during READING - sometimes it's a good way of retaining some important information that you might need when it comes to the knowledge check.The main Objectives are to have knowledge of the protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010.Explain the different types of discrimination that exist and could impact you and/or your colleaguesDescribe the key equality issues you should be mindful of from recruitment through to promotion, up to and including retirement. Provide good practice advice relating to the key equality issuesDescribe your responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act and what to do if you suspect there's an issue.Explain the important ways in which we can promote equality & diversity in the workplace.Ask the question 'What is Equality and Diversity' and you will hear many answers. There is much confusion, it is often obscured by myths and most people are wary of dealing with Equality and Diversity issues for fear that they may do or say something wrong. Our Equality and Diversity module aims to dispel these myths.