sexual equality in the workplace

The aim of this course is to explore the issues surrounding homophobia and homophobic behaviour within the workplace and discover ways in which to deal with it.

Our interactive workshop will support you to ensure that your people do not experience discrimination and prejudice as employees or customers.

Our courses can be designed and delivered specifically around your needs and could cover areas such as:

Introduction

• Why this is an issue for your organisation!

Effects of homophobia on individuals and on group performance

Legal stuff

• An overview of key impacts of current legislation including:
• Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
• Civil Partnership Act 2004
• Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999
• The Gender Recognition Act (2004)

Ways to combat homophobia

• Institutional homophobia
• Developing good practice

15 steps to a discrimination free workplace

It’s your go

• Participants get to handle and resolve some sensitive situations

Some useful sources of information and support

Putting it all into practice

• Planning for positive action in your workplace

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