EQUALITY & DIVERSITY POLICY
Introduction
Dragon Training
Hyfforddiant y Ddraig LTD is an equal opportunity business taking into account
the diversity within our workforce, customers and learners.
We believe that everyone should be treated
equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability
or sexual orientation.
Commitment to Equality & Diversity
The Equality
& Diversity Policy requires commitment from everyone within the
Company. Simon Ormesher & Gethyn
Bowen (company directors), are responsible for the implementation and effective
operation of this policy and copies can be obtained from Simon Ormesher or
Gethyn Bowen upon request.
This policy and the legislation it represents will
be taken into account during the design and development of all our manuals and
literature.
Our Responsibilities
As an employer
we ensure that we have a workplace where staff feel valued, respected and
included. Upon commencement of their
employment, staff and partners will be informed of the existence of this Policy
and the company’s expectations of them under its terms. Harassment, exclusion
and bullying will not be tolerated on any level. All staff should feel comfortable at work and
always be treated with dignity and respect.
We will ensure
that fair standards of employment practice and proper records of employment
decisions are maintained.
We will deliver
training on new and revised legislation to all our staff.
We will treat all our business partners, customers
and learners with respect, courtesy and consideration at all times.
Employees’ Responsibilities
All of our
employees and partners must adhere to and comply with this Policy and the
spirit in which it is written.
Employees must
treat all colleagues and customers with courtesy, respect and consideration at
all times.
If employees believe that any form of
discrimination is taking place within the workplace, we expect them to report
this to senior management immediately.
Your Rights & Responsibilities
You can expect
to be treated with respect, courtesy and consideration at all times by our
staff and partners, and we expect you to treat our staff and partners in the
same way.
You will not be discriminated against, or treated
less favourably in any way on the grounds of your religion, beliefs, age,
gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.
Recruitment
Wherever
possible all vacancy advertisements will include an appropriate short statement
on equal opportunity and diversity, and steps will be taken to ensure that
knowledge of vacancies reaches all areas of the community. We will also endeavour to ensure that all
vacancies are advertised both internally and externally simultaneously.
The selection
criteria (job description and employee specification) for all roles will be
kept under constant review to ensure that they are essential for the effective
performance of the job.
Remuneration
will be set for the advertised position before applicants are seen and
selected.
Wherever
possible, more than one person must be involved in the recruitment and
selection process. In addition, the reasons for the selection and rejection of
applicants for vacancies must be recorded.
Employee Training and Promotion
Whilst all training and employment opportunities will be offered
strictly on merit, we will encourage underrepresented groups to apply for these
opportunities within our company.
Wherever
possible, efforts will be made to identify and remove unnecessary or
unjustifiable barriers and provide appropriate facilities and conditions of
service to meet the special needs of disadvantaged and/or underrepresented
groups.
Objectives of the Policy
No applicant,
employee or customer will receive less favourable treatment or be subjected to
any form of discrimination.
All employees
and customers will be given the help they need to attain their full potential
wherever that is possible.
We secure the
best employees for our needs by accessing all sections of the community.
We achieve an ability based workforce that is in
line with the working population mix.
Feedback and Complaints
We will deal
with any complaints of discrimination quickly and in a constructive manner.
Any feedback or
complaints that we receive will be dealt with compassionately. We appreciate that this can be a difficult
subject to raise and individuals may feel uncomfortable or intimidated. We are committed to ensuring that you feel
able to come forward without fear.
If you have any
concerns, please contact: -
Simon Ormesher
(Business partner) :07814 437948
Gethyn
Bowen(Business partner) :07896636160
Conclusion
This policy runs through every function of our
business. We understand the importance
of equality and diversity and will ensure that this policy is being implemented
by all concerned.
Legislation
This policy
takes into account the following existing legislation: -
Monitoring & Review
We will monitor
all of the feedback that we receive in relation to the issues affected by the
Policy and will amend the policy as necessary.
The Policy will
be updated with any amendments to existing legislation or new legislation.
In any event, this policy will be reviewed
annually.
DragonTrainin/Hyfforddiant y Ddraig LTD
23 Tegid St
Bala
Gwynedd
LL23 7EH
Dated:24/10/2016
Next review:01/04/2017