Discrimination is unlawful. It harms society as well as the individuals concerned, and it's a waste of talent and potential.
People are increasingly recognizing their social responsibilities and the relationship between well-being and success.
Our Strategy for Success, on the left column, takes into consideration all the factors that an individual needs to function effectively.
Using your talents to the full:
An individual or company who recognises the full range of their abilities, experience and skills is more likely to be alive to new ideas and different possibilities.
A diverse approach provides more opportunities to develop your role in the community and explore your full business and social potential.
Making the right decisions for your company:
Ensuring that selection decisions and policies are based on objective criteria, and not on unlawful discrimination, prejudice or unfair assumption.
Selection criteria which do not reflect skills and experience needed for the job produce inefficient as well as unfair decisions.
Becoming an 'employer of choice'.
Even in recession, there are skill shortages. Since talent is a critical competitive resource, organizations need to develop the kind of reputation that will make people want to work for them.
The proportion of graduates from ethnic minority groups, for example, is increasing - in 1992 11% of home students admitted to university were from ethnic minority backgrounds, even though they represent only 7% of people between 18 and 29.
They will be looking to join employers with a good track record of providing equality of opportunity.
Improving staff morale and motivation:
Employees are more likely to improve productivity and quality of service if they feel that their talents, skills and experience are recognized and valued.
Getting closer to customers and understanding their needs:
To succeed in business, managers need accurate and unbiased information about their existing and potential customers.
A diverse workforce is a potential source of such information, and can help the organization to plan more successful marketing or service delivery strategies - a particularly important resource given the growth of ethnic minority markets.
Operating internationally with success:
Organisations which attract a diverse workforce and are alert to their skills, talents, experience and contacts are in a good position to reach and attract new markets in those countries where their employees have connections.
Sustaining a healthy society:
Equal employment opportunities, and the inclusion of all communities in the wider strategies being increasingly developed by larger organizations, help contribute to a stable society with potential for strong growth.
Making the company more attractive to investors:
In 1992, the Per Cent Club conducted a survey of 700 senior figures in the City to determine the characteristics of an ideal company for investment.
It found that corporate ethics, being a good employer, training opportunities and equality of opportunity all received endorsement of over 75% of those surveyed - a higher proportion than mentioned research and development.
Avoiding the costs of discrimination:
Discrimination is expensive: money, staff morale and reputation may all be lost. Industrial tribunals are no longer constrained by limits on the awards they can make to victims of discrimination.
Such cases bring further
negative effects, such as:
• Adverse publicity
• Damage to staff development
• Higher absenteeism
• Greater staff
turnover
Below is a list of the courses we offer. If you are interested in any of them please contact Fairtraining or fill out the request form:
• Assertive
Communication
• Change
Management
•
Coaching
for Performance
• Conflict
Resolution
• Cultural
Awareness
•
Equality & Diversity
• Interview & Personal
Presentation Skills
• Leadership
• Motivation
• Time
Management
