In short, yes, its probably a very good idea to have one, although its not a legal requirement to have one.
We all know how hard it is to find good people at the moment, and being able to demonstrate that you have an EDI policy, could be one thing that your future employees are looking for, the fact that you are looking to have a diverse workforce will be appealing to many prospective employees.
It’s important that your actions and internal processes also match what your EDI policy says you are trying to achieve as a business, otherwise, you might as well put it in the bin!
Training your managers and employees about EDI is also important, as this could help you to defend any discrimination claims you may receive, but training isn’t just about imparting information, its about helping people to understand why EDI is important, the benefits that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can bring as well as the role and part they have to play in this.
If you’d like to talk about how we can provide you with a relevant EDI policy or training, then get in touch.
