HR Training
Equality and Diversity Training UK
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are vital components of any successful team or organisation. Research has repeatedly shown that diverse and inclusive teams are the happiest and most successful.
Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training course will develop delegates’ understanding of these concepts so that they can lead by example and demonstrate best practice. Delegates will also learn that creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is about more than just treating people equally.
Who should attend?
This course will be useful to anyone involved in managing people, including those with HR responsibilities.
Who will deliver the training?
Our management training is delivered by highly-experienced and qualified HR practitioners with genuine ‘hands-on’ practical experience of supporting employers all over the UK with their HR requirements.
What are the benefits?
Delegates will increase their knowledge of EDI and gain an understanding of what these concepts look like in practice. They won’t just learn the theory; they will leave the session with an understanding of the practical steps that they can take to promote EDI and demonstrate best practice. This should, in turn, help to drive a more inclusive workplace culture and the significant benefits this can bring.
Delegates will also understand the potentially significant legal risks in this area, therefore mitigating the organisation’s exposure to liability.
By enrolling staff in this course, organisations will benefit from a more knowledgeable workforce who are less likely to demonstrate discriminatory behaviours. The training will also support organisations’ ‘statutory defence’ in the event of a harassment claim.
Course content
Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion
Understanding equity
The equality and discrimination legal framework
The protected characteristics and the different types of discrimination within the Equality Act
Employee and employer responsibilities
The employer’s additional legal obligations to employees with disabilities
The indicators that harassment or bullying may be taking place within a team
How to deal with concerns or complaints relating to harassment and bullying
Course duration and timings
This half-day course is available for up to 12 delegates and can be delivered in-person or virtually, depending on your needs.
A more in-depth one-day session can also be designed to include additional content around the new protection from sexual harassment legislation and/or an introduction to unconscious bias.
We recommend face-to-face delivery for better interactivity, but the course can also be delivered virtually (in two half-day sessions for the one-day course) with content adjusted accordingly.
Timing and location can be arranged to suit your preferences.
Flexible programmes designed around your organisation
Our expert practitioners work closely with you to design programmes that reflect your organisation’s challenges, culture and priorities. Whether you are developing new managers, strengthening leadership capability or addressing specific people risks, we create learning that delivers practical results.
Every programme we deliver is built on the same core principles:
Current and relevant
Our content is continually updated to reflect the latest employment law developments, leadership thinking and workplace best practice. Your people learn what matters now - not outdated theory.
Engaging and interactive
We use proven learning techniques, real-world scenarios and practical application to ensure learning sticks. Sessions are participative, thought-provoking and designed to drive lasting behavioural change.
Outcome focused
Every programme is aligned to your business priorities and built to deliver clear, measurable results. From improved manager confidence to reduced risk and stronger performance, we focus on real impact.
WorkNest helps develop new managers, address complex people challenges and build a stronger leadership pipeline.
What our clients say
Whatever your size or sector, we design solutions that fit your needs. From growing SMEs to national organisations, we help teams build capability, strengthen leadership, and stay compliant.
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