Introduction:

Transform Training is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, promotion, pay, work conditions, and termination of employment.

The aim of this policy is to ensure that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and with respect, and that employment decisions are based on merit and ability.

Policy Statement:

Transform Training is committed to equal opportunities and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief, political belief or membership, or trade union membership.

Transform Training will take positive steps to ensure that individuals are treated equally and not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Transform Training will monitor its employment practices to ensure that it complies with its equal opportunities policy and to identify and remove any barriers to equal opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Transform Training will ensure that all employees are aware of the equal opportunities policy and are expected to comply with it in their daily working lives.

Transform Training will provide training to managers and employees on equal opportunities, to help ensure that they understand the policy and how it should be applied.

Transform Training will ensure that any allegations of discrimination, harassment or victimisation are taken seriously and will be dealt with promptly and fairly in accordance with the company’s grievance procedure.

Transform Training will regularly review its equal opportunities policy to ensure that it remains relevant and up-to-date.

Implementation:

Transform Training will implement this policy by:
• Ensuring that job advertisements and recruitment procedures do not contain any discriminatory language or requirements.
• Ensuring that all employees are made aware of the equal opportunities policy.

• Monitoring the implementation of the equal opportunities policy and taking action to address any issues that arise.
• Providing training to employees on equal opportunities.
• Encouraging employees to raise any concerns or issues they have with regard to equal opportunities.
• Regularly reviewing the equal opportunities policy to ensure that it remains effective.
Conclusion:

Transform Training is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

By implementing these equal opportunities policy, Transform Training aims to ensure that all employees are treated fairly and with respect, and that employment decisions are based on merit and ability.
This Policy was last updated: 29th May 2024

Signed:

Lindsay Lavery
Director