Changes in the law and the way society is made up mean the risks of making a mistake in equality and diversity are greater than ever. Very few people deliberately discriminate but the rapid changes in modern life create gaps in people’s understanding. Those gaps can expose you and your business to internal discord or even legal action.
Understanding how diversity and discrimination affects the workplace is becoming an increasingly important issue.
As demographics change, you need to ensure your employees understand and comply with their obligations and responsibilities, at both individual and corporate level, under equality legislation. A company that is aware of diversity and strong in equality can win enormous competitive and commercial advantages.
Discrimination: understanding and reducing risk has been written by Jock Chalmers, pathway manager at UKCAE, a not-for-profit organisation that helps to reduce discrimination in the workplace.
