Is Shropshire Council commitment to equality and diversity?
Shropshire Council is committed to treating everyone fairly, openly and honestly. We are striving to achieve equality for the diverse mix in our communities and our own workforce, recognising that people have different needs, cultures, experiences and expectations. The council recognises that valuing equality and diversity will lead to more sensitive services that are responsive to the needs of the communities, a workforce that is representative of the community, and a commitment to participation by all. What is Equality and diversity: a process of improvement? The equal opportunities approach uses national law to protect human rights and to remove unfairness and discrimination. Organisations are expected to have policies and plans in place that address the issues effectively. Guidance is provided by ‘watchdog’ bodies such as the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Commission for Racial Equality and the Disability Rights Commission. Diversity is a newer concept. A diverse population co
Shropshire Council is committed to treating everyone fairly, openly and honestly. We are striving to achieve equality for the diverse mix in our communities and our own workforce, recognising that people have different needs, cultures, experiences and expectations. The council recognises that valuing equality and diversity will lead to more sensitive services that are responsive to the needs of the communities, a workforce that is representative of the community, and a commitment to participation by all. What is Equality and diversity: a process of improvement? The equal opportunities approach uses national law to protect human rights and to remove unfairness and discrimination. Organisations are expected to have policies and plans in place that address the issues effectively. Guidance is provided by ‘the Equality and Human Rights Commission as well as the Government Equalities Office. A diverse population contains individuals with visible and non-visible differences which will include
