Webinar on EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ED&I) TRAINING

The Insurance Institute of Cardiff invite you to a Webinar on EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ED&I) TRAINING

Event Details:

Tuesday 14^th February 2023 2023 – 12:30-13:30pm

The webinar will be run via Zoom, a global web-conferencing solution. Zoom is easy to use, a link and joining instructions will be sent to you at the time of booking.

About the session:

At the heart of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) is treating others fairly and with respect regardless of their differences.

In the UK workplaces are becoming more culturally diverse year on year, making ED&I an essential part of all staff training in order to build an open and positive work environment.

In this course we will address topics such as discrimination, prejudice, victimisation, stereotyping and unacceptable behaviours. As well as introducing the Equality Act 2010, its protected characteristics and their implications in a workplace context.

We will explore the ways to foster a supportive and inclusive culture, the practical ways this can be achieved, and discover the many benefits this creates for organisations and individuals including increased morale.

What will be covered:

• What ED&I is & why it is so important including relevance to ESG
• The Equality Act, the protected characteristics and prohibited conduct
• The different types of discrimination including direct, indirect, harassment and victimisation
• Unacceptable behaviours, how to avoid and resolve them including bias (conscious & unconscious) and stereotypes
• The benefits of having a more diverse workforce
• What the FCA are saying about D&I
• The ‘ideal workplace’ – what a diverse & inclusive workplace looks & feels like, and the practical role you play in making it a reality

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the meaning and importance of ED&I in the workplace
• Understand how the Equality Act 2010, and the protected characteristics impact the workplace
• Recognise the different types of discrimination
• Feel confident in identifying positive or poor attitudes and behaviours in relation to E,D&I
• Recognise your contribution to a diverse & inclusive workplace

Trainer Background:

The Course will be run by Kerris Earle of Zing 365.

I am a compliance professional with 9 years’ experience in highly regulated environments in a variety of roles. With 5 years’ experience in compliance and governance positions across insurance and fundraising. I chose compliance as my specialism as I enjoy topics that require critical thinking, ethical consideration, interpretation of regulation/legislation, and that offer challenge in an environment subject to change.

My knowledge and experience coupled with my passion and approach to compliance as a collaborative cross-organisational function, moving away from compliance as a “tick box exercise”, has helped shape and support organisations to succeed whilst still offering protection from financial and reputational damage.

Training, learning and development and offering guidance on complicated topics in simple understandable terms has always been my favourite part of my previous roles, and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge, experience, and expertise to allow others to develop and grow.

Further information:

A link will be sent via your email address supplied at the time of booking. PLEASE DO NOT share this with anyone else.

Please note that this webinar will be hosted on the Zoom platform which may be restricted by some employers. Members may need to utilise their own personal devices in these circumstances to access the platform.