Equal Opportunities and Diversity

A One Day Workshop.

Objectives:

• To progress commitment to the development of positive action to promote Equal Opportunities and Good Race Relations.
• To eradicate Discrimination, direct or indirect in structures, employment practices & provision of services.
• To raise awareness about prejudice and discrimination.
• To assess attitudes and consider the future.
• To comply with statutory obligations.

Content:

• Objectives, Introductions.
• Talk-Talk Icebreaker Exercise.
• The Values of the Organisation.
• Why Diversity Is Important to You.
• Historical Background.
• Legislation.
• Definitions Exercise.
• Six Strands: Race, Gender, Religion, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Age.
• Guest Presenter. (Optional)
• Scotland : One Nation, Many Cultures.
• Raising Awareness about Discrimination.
• Bullying and Harassment at Work.
• Organisational Policies and Procedures.
• Case Studies.
• The Way Forward.
• Workshop Evaluation and Close.