Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Creating a well-crafted Diversity and Inclusion Policy is one of the key goals of any self-respecting company. The policy is committed in providing a supportive environment where every individual has the right to be successful and productive in the workplace without barriers.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Policy ensure that everyone in the organisation has the resources they need for their success – especially those with disabilities. It addresses the discrimination in the workplace and in the professional community.
FAIR SELECTION POLICY
Fair selection in recruitment is our business goals and it must be consistent and transparent in selecting suitable person.
Job descriptions should be prepared in a manner that all components are accurately stated to create a clear understanding of the role. The result of the selection of the most suitable person for the post in respect of experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications must meet the company’s need regardless of their identity or background.
FLEXIBLE TIME MANAGEMENT POLICY
Good time management employees have the time they need to deliver work that isn’t just on time, but also of a higher quality.
Offering employees flexible working options gives them more control over their work life, helping increase retention rates, reduce stress levels and boost employee engagement. This would give more freedom to move work hours around to accommodate activities that take precedence without missing hours, or to work when they are most industrious.
By adopting flexible work practices the business can attract and retain employees by making it easier for them to balance their work and home commitments. It is becoming increasingly important for all employees as employees and managers balance competing priorities in life.
BALANCE WORKPLACE POLICY
This policy allows you to manage your life outside of work, or “work-life balance practices that will result you to become a more effective at work and also in other roles.
Workplace balance is the state in which you can choose to equally prioritise the demands of your work and the demands of your personal life. An individual without balance and perspective on this, will result in poor output.
CODE OF CONDUCTS
As an employer or management, it is your legal responsibility to ensure that employees or independent contractors are respected with dignity in the workplace and along with social activities related to work.
Workplace code of conduct should be sets with a higher standard where employees are treated equally. I can boost workplace satisfaction and helps company retain and attract more employees. And thus, reduce costs and increase profits.
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure with a relevant Equality, Diversity, Inclusion clause to take immediate appropriate action when an employee violates the Code of Conduct should be implemented.
POLICY OF DIGNITY AT WORKPLACE
To actively create a workplace environment that encourages respect and acceptance with each other Diversity at work should be involve. Any type of bullying, harassment, or discrimination must not be tolerated.
The workplace culture should seek to detect and report bad behaviour – set it as a standard. Management should deal with any issues raised, but with the correct reporting method. They should set a standard specially when it comes to intercultural workplace.
Promoting self-respect, pride and self-worth, influences an organisation’s ability to promote well-being, and implement an employee’s productivity is a workplace with dignity.
POLICY ON ACCOMMODATING EMPLOYEES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Remove any possible barriers in the workplace for individuals with disabilities in able to accommodate them with equal employment opportunities. Inclusive workplace is one where all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Employees with special needs must, should have the opportunity to benefit any form of trainings that can fit to their needs, so that they can effectively do their job well.
POLICY ON WRONGDOING AND MALPRACTICE IN THE WORKPLACE
Workplace with wrongdoing and malpractice can negatively affect employee’s well-being, it may reduce productivity and make the workplace unattractive, at the same time the lifeblood of the business, which is the customer will suffer also.
Employees must be aware of the consequences of their actions, for this policy is addresses to all employees’ misconduct or inadequate performance.
A safe and secure work environment that helps establish systems for employees to raise concerns in a safe way and feel comfortable must be created, which focus is on the concern issue and not on the person raised it.
POLICY IN PRIORITIZING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
One of the most pressing challenges to individual well-being and productivity is mental health. Having a wellness solution to help employees develop is the first step. This policy ensures that employees have a treatment for mental health problems when needed.
As an employer, it is your job to ensure that your employees are safe and healthy at work, innovate, collaborate, to help drive organisational success.
To finish, no matter what type of business you run, policies are important. This helps every employer to effectively manage their employees by determining what is and is not acceptable in the workplace. It also helps to clarify and reinforce the standards that employers want to convey to their employees in all professional interactions.
David Alssema is a Body Language Expert and Motivational Speaker. As a performer in the personal development industry in Australia he has introduced and created new ways to inspire, motivate and develop individuals.
David Alssema started his training career with companies such as Telstra and Optus Communications, and then developed Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) within workplace training as principal of Paramount Training & Development.
As an author/media consultant on body language and professional development David has influenced workplaces across Australia. He contributes to Media such as The West Australian, ABC Radio, Australian Magazines and other Australia Media Sources.