Building Inclusive Workplaces

Identify the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and understand why inclusive recruitment matters.

🚀 About the Session

Creating a truly inclusive workplace starts long before someone becomes an employee it begins at recruitment. This introductory session is designed for HR professionals, hiring managers, leaders and anyone involved in shaping recruitment processes.

You’ll explore the foundations of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and learn how to build recruitment practices that are fair, barrier‑free and aligned with the Equality Act 2010. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your approach, this session will equip you with practical tools to make more inclusive hiring decisions.

📚 Topics Covered

✔️ Equality Act 2010 Compliance

· Protected characteristics

· Legal considerations in job design, advertising and selection

· Avoiding discrimination at each stage of the recruitment journey

✔️ Overcoming Recruitment Barriers

· Understanding bias and its impact

· Designing accessible and inclusive job adverts

· Removing structural barriers throughout shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding

· Creating a positive candidate experience for all

👥 Who Should Attend?

· HR and People Professionals

· Hiring Managers

· Team Leaders and Supervisors

· EDI Champions

· Anyone involved in recruitment or workforce planning

💡 Why It Matters

Inclusive recruitment strengthens organisational culture, supports better decision‑making, widens access to talent and helps organisations reflect the communities they serve. This session gives you the foundations to start making that transformation.