HAVE WE LEVELLED THE PLAYING FIELD

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• HAVE WE LEVELLED THE PLAYING FIELD?
• LESLEY ANSARI
• EQUALITY ADVISER
• EAST MIDLANDS REGION

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AcasWho are We ?

• Acas is a non-departmental public body funded
  through the DTI
• 800 staff in 11 regional offices
• guided by a Council of leading figures from
  employer and employee organisations

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AcasWhat do we do ?

• resolve disputes between employers and their
  workforce
• settle complaints about employees' rights
• provide information, advice and training
• encourage people to work together more effectively

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AcasWhat can we do for you ?

• Helpline 08457 47 47 47
• Publications
• Website www.acas.org.uk
• Training
• Workplace projects
• Mediation
• Specialist Equality and Diversity Services

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Lesley Ansari Biography

• B Sc Chemistry, M Sc Corrosion Engineering
• Early 1980s Greater London Council
• 20 years British Gas Research (London,
  Loughborough)
• Founder and active member of Royal Society of
  Chemistry Women Chemists Network
• Branch Secretary of Unison Branch, Chair of
  Regional Womens Committee
• 3 years Equality Adviser Acas East Midlands
• Vice Chair Board of School Governors
• Member of General Teaching Council for England

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Have we levelled the playing field?

• YES
• Women/men in non-traditional jobs
• Women and minority groups in top jobs
• BUT STILL THE EXCEPTION

• NO
• More legislation
• Equal Pay cases
• Gender Stereotypes
• Senior positions still male and pale

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We are on it but how long will we stay?

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Why might we go?

• Ethos of organisation
• Resentment of staff
• Patronising attitude of staff
• Harassment
• Lack of progression

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What can organisations do?

• Widen Equal Opportunities to include Diversity
• Ensure transparent selection process for
  promotion, access to training etc
• Monitor processes to guarantee no unfair
  treatment
• Set-up support groups
• Train staff on benefits of diversity and
  responsibilities
• Consider alternative ways of working

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Result?

• Less absenteeism
• Low staff turnover
• Motivated staff
• Increased productivity
• Increased client satisfaction

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Equality Services

• Equality Health Checks
• Developing and implementing an Equality/Diversity
  Policy
• Equality Monitoring
• Awareness Training
• Training on Dealing with Bullying and Harassment
• lansari_at_acas.org.uk Tel [phone]

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