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Episode Synopsis
15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK.
And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
Why people misunderstand the Equality Act
Why it has limited impact
Why it created an industry people hated
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
The Equality Act wasn’t meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimination.
“It was designed to create minimum standards of legal protection. Not a roadmap for building inclusive cultures.”
You can comply with the law and still fail your people.
“I’ve heard people say that they’re following the rules but their culture hasn’t changed.”
Real inclusion needs leadership not legislation.
“All the real impact comes from proactive leadership, not passive compliance.”
Check out these resources:
Equality Act 2010
EHRC Gender Pay Gap Reporting Update – GOV.UK
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And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
Why people misunderstand the Equality Act
Why it has limited impact
Why it created an industry people hated
Play the Episode for More
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
The Equality Act wasn’t meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimination.
“It was designed to create minimum standards of legal protection. Not a roadmap for building inclusive cultures.”
You can comply with the law and still fail your people.
“I’ve heard people say that they’re following the rules but their culture hasn’t changed.”
Real inclusion needs leadership not legislation.
“All the real impact comes from proactive leadership, not passive compliance.”
Check out these resources:
Equality Act 2010
EHRC Gender Pay Gap Reporting Update – GOV.UK
The post Why the Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
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