Supporting key change | The power of promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

Leading online workplace training provider, iHASCO, conducted an expert Q&A with Cecilia Harvey, Global ED&I lead, at Royal HaskoningDHV, to provide an insightful and informative introduction to equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace for businesses looking to address this issue.

Whilst it can be a sensitive topic, Cecilia’s passion and enthusiasm shows organisations how raising awareness and starting to take small steps to promote ED&I can have huge benefits.

How can a business start to address equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

The first step is to acknowledge what your starting point is - whether by data or acknowledging any awareness exercises you currently implement, such as training modules or seminars. Very often companies make the mistake of believing that because they have a policy in place ED&I is being addressed. The reality is though, that nothing is really happening. It’s a vast topic that can feel intimidating, especially as it addresses protected characteristics - which are such delicate and crucial elements of one’s identity.