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