The following links provide a variety of sources of information and advice on the subject of equal opportunities & diversity in the workplace. For any further help, please contact Ian Coyle ic@barclaysimpson.com on 020 7936 2601.
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Acas
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They provide up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and they work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. |
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Department of Trade and Industry
The DTI has an ambition of 'prosperity for all', and works to create the best environment for business success in the UK. They aim to help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity. |
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Small Business Service
The Small Business Service is one of the key driving forces taking forward the Government Action Plan for Small Business. The plan is structured around seven strategic themes, each one of which has a range of current and new actions and initiatives aimed at achieving the Government's small business objectives. Details of most of these initiatives are available from their website. |
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Federation of Small Businesses
With over 185,000 members, the FSB is recognised as the voice of small business by leading politicians of all major parties. Whatever your business, the Federation will work for you. |
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Confederation of British Industry
The CBI works actively on a wide range of areas of importance for the business community. Their aim is to make sure that the business environment in which you operate is the best it can be - they want British business to be globally competitive and successful. |
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Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st Century Britain. |
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Disabilities Rights Commission
The DRC has identified its goal being "a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens", the DRC provide helplines, legal services, advisory groups etc for disabled people. |
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Commission for Racial Equality
The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the 1976 Race Relations Act to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality. |
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