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Company signs an agreement with the EHRC to help raise awareness of equality and diversity

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has entered into a formal agreement with bookmakers Betfred, which aims to improve diversity and equality awareness among its 5,000 employees.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has entered into a formal agreement with bookmakers Betfred, which aims to improve diversity and equality awareness among its 5,000 employees. The Company has was contacted by the Commission after an Employment Tribunal ruled against it in 2011 for failing to prevent the sexual harassment and subsequent victimisation of an employee. The Company has now taken steps to ensure that such matters do not occur again which include a full review of management practice in handling grievances and disciplinary proceedings, the rolling out of specific diversity training throughout the organisation, revising the staff handbook and a programme of activities designed to promote acceptance of a diverse workforce. The approach being taken serves as a reminder to all employers of some of the key elements in a best practice approach towards equality and diversity in the workplace.

 

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