HR: Understanding Equality & Discrimination

Aims

This course takes an in depth look at understanding equality and discrimination in the work place.

Objectives

During this course you will learn:

• The terms Equality and Diversity and Human Rights, and how they are applied within the context of the health sector.
• How a proactive inclusive approach to equality and diversity and human rights can be promoted.
• The purpose and benefits of monitoring equalities and health inequalities.
• The benefits that an effective approach to equality and diversity and human rights can have on society, organisations and individuals.
• How legislation, organisational policies and processes can empower individuals to act appropriately and understand people's rights.
• How to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and respect and value people as individuals.
• What to do if there are concerns about equality and diversity practices, including how to use any local whistle blowing policy procedures and other related policies such as Bullying at Work and Dignity at Work.

And additionally for people in Wales you will learn about:

• The Public Sector Equality Duties.

Topics covered