Be able to influence the management of equality and diversity in own area of responsibility.
The table below highlights the observations and evaluation that I have conducted for the implementation of the University’s launch of the Equality & Diversity Framework. The observation includes suggested actions and a timeframe on areas where I could influence or have responsibility and authority to change.
The University implementation plan was to deliver the strategy through the development of a strategic equality and diversity framework that enables it to:
• Develop a long-term vision and action plan for the University on its priorities and objectives in the area of equality and diversity.
• Set objectives to which the Institution as a whole is committed to achieving.
• Mainstream equality and diversity considerations into all the University’s functions and activities.
• Assess the impact and equality proof key policies and procedures.
Observations and Evaluation Action & Responsibility Date
Written Policy on Equality Issues in Place
The University introduced a comprehensive Equality & Diversity Framework document in September 2010. The document included all 9 of the protected characteristics.
Since the launch the document hasn’t been reviewed and this needs to happen so that it can be aligned with the activities in the new University Strategy which had just been rolled out (April 2015)
The large print version on the intranet is a different version, though only one or
• (Diversity in the Workplace Policy) and the institution of this policy will aid with issues such as addressing cultural differences, adapting to change,
1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
1.3 Analyse the impact of legislation and policy initiatives on the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
1.1 Explain models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility.
As a worker it’s your responsibility to have equality of opportunity that involves ethnicity, age, sexuality, race, gender, religion, and social class. This is an important way how to treat a person through equality not to be discriminated. Throughout your work you should actively promote equality of opportunity as a value and principles. For example: in St.
Three ways of gaining executive commitment to diversity are to gather data and to assess the organizations current commitment to diversity to show where and why there is a need for change. The development of diversity council can also garner executive support because it offers a way for executive members of an organization to have a dialog with other members of an organization about diversity. Systematic changes are also necessary such as hiring from a diverse roster of candidates when filling a position. (Moodian, 2009,
1.1. Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
D2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the public services to promote equality and diversity in society and within the service
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6. Briefly explain the benefits of making sure equality and diversity procedures are followed in a business environment. Your answer should include one benefit for the employer, one benefit for the employee and one benefit for the overall organisation.
The mission of the EEOC, as set forth in its strategic plan, is to promote equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws, education and technical assistance.
Identify the current legislation and code of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
To promote equality , diversity and inclusion in policy and practice , my work place also compliant to other legislation like, Human right act 1998, sex discrimination (gender reassignment) regulations 1999, Employment equality (religion belief) regulations 2003 , Disability discrimination amended act 2005, Equality act 2006, Racial and religious hatred act 2006.