ACAS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – the essentials

Date & time: 04 March 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue
Online

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and fairness at all stages of employment. People at work are protected by equality law. 

We will explore the law around discrimination and look at practical steps for employers and managers to take when creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity, and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • improve employee wellbeing
  • better represent the diversity of their customers

This training will help build your knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion and improve confidence in progressing good practice in your organisation.

Who is this best suited to?

Anyone who wants to understand equality, diversity, and inclusion and how it relates to all areas of work, including: 

  • preventing discrimination
  • building a positive culture
  • policies and procedures 

Developing level courses will help you build skills and gain a working knowledge of everyday employment principles and procedures. This training is aimed at people with basic knowledge or experience in the topic, but this is not essential. 

Attendees might benefit from completing our e-learning on equality, diversity and inclusion.

This event would be especially suitable for:

  • line managers
  • business owners
  • HR professionals
  • recruitment leads
  • trade union representatives

What will I learn from this training?

  • the difference between equality, diversity and inclusion
  • the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion at work
  • types of discrimination and how to reduce risks
  • what an equality policy should contain
  • how equality law applies to recruitment
  • making your organisation more inclusive 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:

  • recognise how each aspect of equality, diversity and inclusion interact with one another
  • describe responsibilities under equality law
  • explain the essential elements of discrimination law
  • discuss the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion at work and promote good practice
  • apply your learning to policies and procedures at work

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - 3 hours/half day

The training session will include:

  • case studies
  • polls/quizzes
  • group discussion   

Attendees will also receive:

  • a digital certificate
  • a handout containing useful links
  • a copy of the PowerPoint slides
Cost
£170 per person
Provider
ACAS
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