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Diversity in the Workforce

Here you'll find a group of resources specifically to help with ensuring diversity in your workforce.

Web links

Equality Act and related guidance for local authorities and others

Equality Act – the ‘easy read’ version is available at: www.equalities.gov.uk/pdf/GEO%20-%20Equality%20Act%20easy%20read%20tagged.pdf
CIPD factsheets – Disability and employment; Sex discrimination, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and employment; Age and employment; Race, religion and employment: www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/

Case Studies

Case Study 1 - Challenging Disability

The challenge

CS1_garden3_small We felt that people with mental and physical disabilities were significantly under-represented in our volunteer workforce and we wished to address this.

Case Study 4 - 'Count Me In': Youth Ambassadors Project, Devon

The challenge

Devon local authorities were concerned about the low number of young people participating in cultural activities and were looking for ways of reaching this age group in particular.