UK Diversity in the Workplace -- RETIRED


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Overview/Description
In today's workplace, organisations increasingly are experiencing a diverse community of employees and customers. Having and knowing how to respond to a diverse workforce can enhance an organisation's ability to cope with changing workplace dynamics, and expand the creativity of the organisation while at the same time facilitating staff retention and productivity. This is a two lesson course. The first lesson focuses on what diversity is, the legal framework around it and why diversity matters. Then the focus moves to the challenges and benefits for businesses in taking diversity on board. The second lesson moves away from the legalese to focus instead on what organisations can do to bring about change to include diversity. This is then followed by what the individual can do. Throughout, examples of UK companies are used to illustrate what they are doing to promote diversity. This SkillSoft Legal Compliance course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Employment Department of Davenport Lyons.

Target Audience
All employees - with an emphasis on management and human resource personnel who need to understand and implement compliance policies

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Why Diversity Matters

  • identify the definition of diversity.
  • recognise elements of the legal framework around diversity.
  • recognise key differences between equal opportunities and diversity.
  • identify the potential business benefits that may be enjoyed by those organisations that effectively manage diversity.
  • Breaking down Barriers to Diversity

  • recognise some common barriers to diversity.
  • identify inclusive workplace initiatives that facilitate diversity.
  • recognise the difference between inclusive and exclusive methods of communication.
  • recognise the benefits of being willing to overcome barriers to diversity.
  • Course Number:
    LCO8132