Equality & Diversity Impact Assessment
Equality Drivers in the Public Sector
There are more than 100 pieces of equality legislation and various voluntary codes currently in place to prevent discrimination. An all encompassing Equality Act is planned for 2010.
Public sector organisations are expected, and in some cases required, to lead by example to prevent discrimination at work, in education, in the provision of public services, in the management of premises and in projects.
Most public organisations have implemented policies and processes for equality and diversity management. However, changed or changing circumstances can detrimentally impact on such policies and processes if not properly considered and addressed.
Equality & Diversity Impact Assessment (EDIA)
An EDIA is a structured, independent process to allow organisations to:
- Verify that existing policies and processes are effective
- Benchmark the organisation
- Determine the likely consequences of a proposed initiative, project or change
Thus, allowing negative consequences to be eliminated or minimised and opportunities for further developing equality and reducing discrimination to be maximised.
The EDIA
Turner & Townsend can help you set and maintain effective equality and diversity policies. We can carry out EDIA by drawing on existing knowledge within your organisation in consultation with your stakeholders. The assessment might consider:
- Equality and diversity
- Health inequality
- Social inequality
We support public sector organisations to set and maintain effective equality and diversity policies to:
- Lead by example
- Ensure legal compliance
- Reduce potential for litigation
- Deliver on equality policies
Related Turner & Townsend Services
- DDA & Access Consultancy
- Policy & Strategy Facilitation
- Change Management
- Culture & Attitude Evaluation
- Influencing Values & Behaviour
- Performance Improvement