Equalities

Shoosmiths: #How to... conduct a fair disciplinary and dismissal process

Join Shoosmiths at this interactive training webinar where we will cover:

  • Unfair dismissal – an overview of the law
  • What does a fair disciplinary process include?
  • Suspension – when is it appropriate?
  • Conducting disciplinary meetings and drafting decision letters
  • Common problems that arise during a disciplinary process and how to deal with them

This training course will involve practical case studies, quizzes and the opportunity to ask questions.

Who should attend?

Online

Shoosmiths: #How to... be a fair and inclusive employer: dealing with discrimination and grievances

Join Shoosmiths for this interactive training webinar, which will cover:

  • The law on equal opportunities and the different types of discrimination
  • Recruitment to dismissal – avoiding discrimination pitfalls
  • What is harassment, how to address this and the reasonable steps defence
  • Defending a discrimination complaint – what evidence is required?

This training course will involve practical case studies, quizzes and the opportunity to ask questions.

Who should attend?

Online

ACAS: Inclusive workplaces - making changes to better support neurodiversity

It’s estimated that around 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent. Understanding neurodiversity and taking steps to better support it in workplaces can benefit both employers and employees.

This webinar is for employers wanting to learn more about neurodiversity.

This free to attend event covers:

Online

The LGBTQ+ Equality Panel is recruiting

Are you an LGBTQ+ person living in Greater Manchester who's passionate about equality and wants to make a difference for the communities you represent?

Join the LGBTQ+ Equality Panel and help shape queer inclusive policy in Greater Manchester.

Two open days are being hosted on 21st September (online) and 5th October (in-person at LGBT Foundation) 12pm-2pm where you can learn more about the panel and apply to join. Sign up here

Police and Crime Plan VCFSE / Equalities Panels Engagement Event

The Deputy Mayor would like to invite you to a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise and Equality Panel Partners Event.

This is a unique opportunity to get the VCFSE and Equality Panels together to shape how we can continue to ‘stand together’ to keep people safe in Greater Manchester and reset the Police, Crime and Community Safety Plan for the new electoral term that will run until 2029.

Directory of Social Change: From Here to Diversity online conference

Promoting and delivering an inclusive work environment is crucial for fostering a positive culture, improving the wellbeing of staff and generating productive outcomes. Over the past few years, more and more charities are committing to EEDI (equity, equality, diversity, inclusion) and taking steps to become fully diverse and inclusive, which is fantastic news for the sector. 

Online

Made by Mortals: A Mile In Their Shoes - Explore the work of community champions

This free workshop is for researchers and others interested in fair and meaningful public involvement and engagement with underserved communities. The workshop will challenge you to walk a mile in the shoes of a community champion and, guided by their voices, forge a path to working alongside them in the best possible way.

Refreshments will be provided. For any access requirements, please contact us at [email protected]

City Labs 1.0, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ

GM Ethnic Communities Network Event

These meetings are a chance for GM Ethnic Communities Network members and allies to connect, share experiences and learn from one another as well as hear from guest speakers on relevant topics.

Free refreshments and a vegetarian lunch will be provided.

You can find out more about the GM Ethnic Communities Network here

Register here