Equality and Diversity

In this course, you’ll look at all aspects of bullying and harassment at work, including what it is, what behaviours constitute bullying and harassment, what the signs are, as well as the underpinning legislation that applies. It has been updated to cover the new Worker Protection Act in the UK, with practical examples and case studies to enhance the learning experience.By the end of this course, you will be able to identify what behaviours constitute bullying and harassment, state what legislation underpins bullying and harassment, take appropriate action if you or your colleagues experience bullying or harassment at work, recognise the benefits of dealing with bullying and harassment promptly and adopt appropriate measures to reduce bullying and harassment at work.

This learning module supports you to embed and champion a positive culture of equity and inclusivity. You’ll learn why equity, diversity and inclusion are important and how you have the power to make a difference. You’ll cover the impact of inequity, the benefits of a diverse workforce and what protection the law provides. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, demonstrate and promote equity and inclusivity, and explain how the Equality Act 2010 can provide protection against discrimination and harassment.

Unconscious Bias is when you either favour or discriminate against one group, or person, without being aware of your actions. This module will help you better understand how unconscious bias can affect your behaviour and impact the workplace, recognising the nine different types of bias and discovering ways in which you can mitigate its influence.