Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity

This means treating our employees and supply chain personnel fairly and consistently, regardless of background, gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, political belief or disability.

Equality

This is concerned with what we as an organisation do to make sure that everyone can reach their potential and that we tap into cultural differences to achieve organisational success and support staff satisfaction.

Inclusivity

This relates to listening to people, involving them and sharing information.

Key Aims

Our key aims in relation to offering equality of opportunity, achieving an inclusive environment, and embedding the principles of diversity in all we do, are to:

• maintain a working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• raise awareness of what we mean by diversity.
• maintain a working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• raise awareness of what we mean by diversity.
• ensure that everyone is aware of their own personal responsibility regarding the principles of diversity.
• provide and communicate clear employment policies and to ensure they are applied fairly.
  ensure consistency and fairness in all our processes.
• offer our employees a career progression route which provides a clear framework but is flexible in that it allows individuals choice.
• provide training opportunities for all with a focus on the individual selecting training initiatives and taking responsibility for their development.
• ensure considerations are given to fair trading and not involving ourselves knowingly with potentially oppressive regimes when purchasing products and services from our supply chain.
• ensure that any failure to adhere to these principles is dealt with promptly and, where relevant, action is taken.

Harassment/bullying

Duo Group takes complaints regarding possible harassment or bullying very seriously and we deal promptly and decisively with any such issues.