Equality & Diversity Policy
1. Purpose
1.1 Nowhere Group Limited ('nowhere' / 'the Company' / 'we') is an equal opportunity business taking into account the diversity within our workforce, customers and learners.
1.2 We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.
1.3 The purpose of this policy is to ensure that we have a workplace where all employees ('Staff') feel valued, respected and included.
2. Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all Staff and requires a commitment from everyone within nowhere.
3. General Principles
3.1 No applicant, Staff or customer will receive less favourable treatment or be subjected to any form of discrimination on the grounds of their religion, beliefs, neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, race, disability or sexual orientation.
3.2 All Staff and customers will be given the help they need to attain their full potential wherever that is possible.
3.3 We secure the best Staff for our needs by accessing all sections of the community.
3.4 We achieve an ability-based workforce that is in line with the working population mix.
4. nowhere Responsibilities
4.1 Upon commencement of their employment, Staff will be informed of the existence of this Policy and the Company's expectations of them under its terms.
4.2 nowhere will not tolerate harassment, exclusion and bullying on any level and will not engage any form of modern slavery.
4.3 We will ensure that fair standards of employment practice and proper records of employment decisions are maintained.
4.4 We will deliver training on new and revised legislation to all our Staff.
4.5 We will treat all our business partners, customers and learners with respect, courtesy and consideration at all times.
4.6 We provide reasonable adjustments for disabled Staff in line with the Equality Act 2010, ensuring individuals are not disadvantaged and can carry out their roles effectively. Adjustments may include changes to working arrangements, duties or location.
5. Staff Responsibilities
5.1 All Staff must adhere to and comply with this Policy and the spirit in which it is written.
5.2 Staff must treat all colleagues and customers with courtesy, respect and consideration at all times.
5.3 If Staff believe that any form of discrimination is taking place within the workplace, we expect them to report this to their Line Manager immediately. It may be helpful to review the Grievance Policy for a procedural follow-through.
6. Recruitment
6.1 Wherever possible all vacancy advertisements will include an appropriate short statement on equal opportunity and diversity, and steps will be taken to ensure that knowledge of vacancies reaches all areas of the community.
6.2 We will also endeavour to ensure that all vacancies are advertised both internally and externally simultaneously.
7. Personnel Responsible for this Policy
7.1 The HR Management Team has overall responsibility for the effective operation of this policy and shall be responsible for reviewing this policy to ensure that it meets legal requirements and reflects best practice.
8. Breaches of Policy
8.1 nowhere will take appropriate measures to remedy any breach of the policy and its associated procedures and guidelines. In the case of Staff then the matter may be dealt with under the disciplinary procedures.