Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

UK organisations are under increasing pressure to adapt to evolving workforce dynamics, shifting societal expectations and the growing demand for innovation. We understand the unique challenges organisations face in building an inclusive workplace and recognise that embracing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) is crucial for staying competitive and ensuring long-term success.

By prioritising a culture of inclusion, your organisation enhances its reputation as an employer of choice, attracting and retaining top talent, and a diverse workforce drives innovation, engagement and productivity; key drivers of sustainable growth.

Request a policy review today and explore how we can help you build an inclusive culture that empowers your employees, driving performance and long-term success.

“The tone you’ve struck across all of the policies is identical to the tone used at Currys, and you’ve made sure that each policy is truly a supportive tool for both colleagues and managers. These policies will make a huge difference to those that need them, and you have played such a massive part in getting them over the line. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you.”

Employee Relations Team, Currys

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DEI policy bundles

Our progressive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy bundles support your organisation in creating an inclusive and supportive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Off-the-shelf DEI policies

Quickly enhance workplace inclusivity with our best-practice ED&I policies, covering key areas such as menopause, gender transition, pregnancy loss and domestic abuse, plus 15 more essential topics. Designed for easy integration, these policies help you meet compliance standards and demonstrate commitment to employee well-being.

Tailored DEI policies

For a more personalised approach, our tailored diversity and inclusion policies align with your brand’s tone and values. Delivered ready to use, they streamline implementation, ensuring compliance and seamless adoption across your organisation.

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ED&I policy reviews

Achieving real inclusivity goes beyond having ED&I policies in place. It requires a thorough review to ensure all people policies genuinely reflect and support every employee.

Addressing gender-specific policies

Many workplace policies, such as parental leave or dress codes, may unintentionally exclude individuals who don’t fit traditional gender norms. Ensuring your policies use inclusive language and frameworks is key to building a workplace where everyone feels valued.

Expert people policy review

Our HR specialists will assess your existing policies, identifying areas where ED&I improvements are needed. We provide professionally marked-up edits, making it quick and easy for you to update your policies with confidence. Beyond refining what’s already in place, we’ll help you identify gaps and introduce progressive, future-focused policies that strengthen your organisation’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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EDI training and Coaching

For Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives to succeed, they must be clearly understood and embraced by leaders, managers and employees. Without effective training, progress can stall. That’s where we can help.

Digital EDI courses

Our highly regarded digital learning courses actively cultivate a workplace culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Designed to engage employees at all levels, these courses ensure everyone understands their role in driving positive change.

Tailored EDI coaching services

We offer bespoke coaching services to meet your organisation’s unique needs. Through practical, real-world guidance, we empower line managers and employees with the knowledge and confidence to create an inclusive and supportive workplace.

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Assess how inclusive your organisations culture is

Contact us to discover how our expert EDI consultancy services can help you future-proof your EDI strategy and drive lasting change.

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Step 1 - Understanding your ED&I policy needs

For some organisations, our suite of templated, progressive EDI policies provides everything you need. For others, we offer services to update existing policies or create a bespoke suite of EDI documents tailored specifically to your business.

Our expert consultants will work with you to identify the best solution for your needs, ensuring that your Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are both comprehensive and aligned with your organisational goals.

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Step 2 - Create impactful DEI policies with expert guidance

Strong, clear policies are the foundation for any successful DEI strategy. If your organisation requires new, progressive Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policies, our HR consultants will work closely with you to understand your strategy and ensure that any new policies align seamlessly with your organisation’s values and goals.

If you’re looking to streamline a diverse range of policies, we can help you create a cohesive set of documents that clearly reflect your commitment to DEI. These policies will help you to build an inclusive culture and demonstrate your organisation’s leadership in driving change.

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Step 3 - Embedding your ED&I initiatives into your culture

Our expert team can help to ensure your Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives are a success with:

  • Tailored ED&I e-learning courses;
  • Supporting documentation including letters, checklists and more;
  • Practical guidance for both managers and employees on ED&I best practices;
  • A platform for hosting all your ED&I policies, templates and resources;
  • Ongoing support, maintenance and analytics to ensure continued success and improvement.
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“It was such a comprehensive process; the benchmarking service was invaluable in ensuring we could offer the most competitive packages and attract the very best talent for this exciting new venture; and having all HR policies written up in two weeks was an incredible help.”

Damian Pearce, University of Warwick

We understand that every business is unique, and we can tailor our services to fit your specific needs, whether you require:

  • Comprehensive development of people policies
  • Harmonisation of a diverse suite of policies
  • Supporting documentation such as letter templates
  • A complete staff handbook.

The output may include:

  • A best practice and legally compliant people policy set
  • Comprehensive supporting documents
  • Manager and employee guides
  • Tailored digital training sessions
  • Support for communicating changes to your team
  • Ongoing support, maintenance, and analytics.

We ensure that all of your people policies:

  • Minimise risk to your business
  • Align with your values, culture, and business objectives
  • Comply with UK legislation and regulations
  • Follow best practices.

We help plug any gaps in your policy set or supporting documents, such as letter templates, ensuring you have the best policies in place to maximise the potential of your people.

An ED&I policy is a written document that outlines an organisation’s commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, supporting a diverse environment and creating an inclusive culture for all employees. It details the steps and practices the organisation will follow to prevent discrimination, encourage respect for diverse backgrounds, and create a safe space where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

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