Diversity and Inclusion

Overview

We are all different, and our differences can generate contrasting points of view that contribute to creativity and innovation. Successful organisations embrace individual talents and value each team member. This short course will explore the advantages that a diverse and inclusive workplace brings to an organisation and its staff and how you can contribute to a welcoming work environment.

Objectives

By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Identify the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Recognise the features of a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Contribute to an inclusive workplace.
• Respond to non-inclusive behaviour at work.

Topics

• What is diversity?
• Characteristics that make us diverse
• Success of diverse organisations
• Employment Equality Acts
• Inequality in the workforce
• What is inclusion
• Characteristics of an inclusive workplace
• Unintentional exclusion
• How to keep the workplace inclusive
• What to do if you notice exclusion