Diversity is the term used to describe having a workforce of people from various backgrounds, ages, cultures and genders, among other things.
Inclusion is taking action to promote diversity within an organisation or community; this is generally achieved by presenting the organisation as a diverse place that is accepting and respectful of personal differences.
AC1.2: Explain the impact of equality, diversity and inclusion across aspects of organisational policy
The major thing to keep in mind with equality and diversity is that pregnancy is the one protected characteristic that can be positively discriminated …show more content…
And perceptive discrimination which is where regardless of the individuals intent the affected party feels like they have been discriminated against.
AC2.2: Describe the characteristics of behaviour that supports equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
As well as being generally decent to one another people should be mindful of the different needs people have and not generalise and assume things about people based on race, gender, sexual orientation etc.
AC2.3: Explain the importance of displaying behaviour that supports equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
It’s the right thing to do. If you are a terrible person and need a reason to be decent to other people then it allows those who would otherwise be held back by factors largely beyond their control to progress and achieve their potential, they can then contribute positively to the organisation possibly brining in new perspectives and ideas, it also opens out the talent pool, giving you a larger number of potential professionals to