Equality Audit

This can be a good fresh start. 

An equality audit holds a mirror up to your organisation and tells you where change is needed. I would start with a policy review, and make sure that your policies are compliant with the Equality Act 2010, and that they promote your commitment to advancing equality and preventing discrimination. 

Next, I look at the make up of your workforce. How diverse is it? Does it reflect local and national indicators? Together we will think of ways to encourage staff to disclose information about their personal characteristics. Continuing on this data trend, I will conduct a high level equality analysis of your key policies and practices. 

I then would like to speak to some of your staff.  What is it like to work with your organisation if, for example, you have a disability? I like to go walkabout at this stage, and get a feel for your organisation. I also like to review your physical premises to think about accessibility and universal design. 

I also want to know how you tell your staff that equality and diversity is important to you. Is this covered at staff induction, or other training? Then I will review a sample of your website and communications documents. 

The output of an Equality Audit is a long term action plan. The proposed action will be effective, proportionate and will reflect your business priorities.