Diversity and Inclusion: Creating Inclusive Workplaces

This ECITB approved course introduces diversity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and integrates essential UK legal principles with behavioural awareness and change. It ensures that engineering construction employers meet their legal obligations under the Equality Act and take positive action to create inclusive workplaces. Designed and delivered in partnership with UK law firm Freeths.

Sessions include

• The business case for DEI
• DEI Terminology
• UK diversity law (Equality Act)
• Unconscious bias
• Dealing with undesired behaviours
• Bystander interventions
• Adopting inclusive behaviours
• Personal action plan 

Learning aims

• Understand the business case for diversity and inclusion
• Recognise relevant UK law that governs rights and obligations for a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Describe terminology commonly used to describe DEI initiatives
• Explain governance and organisational policies surrounding DEI
• Understand why and how to challenge non-inclusive behaviours
• Recognise the importance of inclusive behaviours in the workplace

Features

• Expert trainers (legal & coaching)
• Legal & workplace case scenarios
• Group discussions
• Reflection

Delivery Availability and Duration

Virtual / In-house Virtual / Public
2 x 3.5 hrs Virtual
Approx 1 hour Elearning

Who is this for?

This is suitable for all levels, functions and disciplines. For both home-office, project and site-based teams 

On completion

An ECITB certificate will be issued for the successful completion of this course.

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