Equality in the workplace simply means that all employees are treated equally and none are discriminated against. This includes:
• Treating all employees fairly (this is not the same as treating everyone the same)
• Creating a culture of inclusivity in the work place
• Providing equal access to any opportu-nities in the work place
• Ensuring staff are trained in how to recognise and rectify discrimination in the work place
• Ensuring company polices and processes are not discriminatory
The Equality Act 2010 is a very important piece of legislation. Prior to this there were a number of different acts that made discrimination in different areas illegal and The Equality Act brought these altogether.
Author
Nicky Ackerley BA(Hons)
Nicky is the owner of HR Support Consultancy. She has a BA(Hons) in Business Studies, is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and has been a practising HR manager for more than 20 years. HR Support Consultancy has provided the BVNA Members Advisory Service (formerly known as the Industrial Relations Service) since it began in 2002.
To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 32 (10) • October 2017 pp283
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