All Acas events on Equality at work

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30 April 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Full
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
6 May 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Understanding menopause in the workplace

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Menopause will impact many employees, whatever organisation or sector your work in.



It is essential that people managers and HR policy makers know how to support people experiencing menopausal symptoms. This will help both the individual and the organisation.



Employers have a duty of care and might also have a legal responsibility to make reasonable adjustments for employees.



Employers who take a proactive and supportive approach will:



  • better retain employees 

  • increase morale and improve productivity

  • attract and retain a more diverse workforce

  • benefit from reduced absence


Learn what you can do to be a better, more supportive employer for people experiencing menopause.



Digital via Zoom
8 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Full
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
14 May 2025
13:30 - 16:30 Full
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
20 May 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom
21 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Making reasonable adjustments - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Where an employee has a disability, an employer has a legal obligation to explore making reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act.

Often, people who have long term physical or mental health conditions may not recognise themselves as having a disability. 
However, they may benefit from adjustments at work. 

Taking a positive and practical approach to making workplace adjustments can help an organisation to:

  • recruit employees from a diverse talent pool
  • enhance productivity
  • retain employees
  • create an inclusive and supportive working environment
  • reduce the risk of discrimination claims

This training will help you identify when an adjustment should be made for employees with health conditions.



Digital via Zoom
27 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom
2 June 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom
9 June 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom
10 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Making reasonable adjustments - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Where an employee has a disability, an employer has a legal obligation to explore making reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act.

Often, people who have long term physical or mental health conditions may not recognise themselves as having a disability. 
However, they may benefit from adjustments at work. 

Taking a positive and practical approach to making workplace adjustments can help an organisation to:

  • recruit employees from a diverse talent pool
  • enhance productivity
  • retain employees
  • create an inclusive and supportive working environment
  • reduce the risk of discrimination claims

This training will help you identify when an adjustment should be made for employees with health conditions.



Digital via Zoom
17 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom
19 June 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Understanding menopause in the workplace

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Menopause will impact many employees, whatever organisation or sector your work in.

It is essential that people managers and HR policy makers know how to support people experiencing menopausal symptoms. This will help both the individual and the organisation.

Employers have a duty of care and might also have a legal responsibility to make reasonable adjustments for employees.

Employers who take a proactive and supportive approach will:

  • better retain employees 
  • increase morale and improve productivity
  • attract and retain a more diverse workforce
  • benefit from reduced absence

Learn what you can do to be a better, more supportive employer for people experiencing menopause.



Digital via Zoom
15 July 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom
22 July 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Understanding menopause in the workplace

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Menopause will impact many employees, whatever organisation or sector your work in.

It is essential that people managers and HR policy makers know how to support people experiencing menopausal symptoms. This will help both the individual and the organisation.

Employers have a duty of care and might also have a legal responsibility to make reasonable adjustments for employees.

Employers who take a proactive and supportive approach will:

  • better retain employees 
  • increase morale and improve productivity
  • attract and retain a more diverse workforce
  • benefit from reduced absence

Learn what you can do to be a better, more supportive employer for people experiencing menopause.



Digital via Zoom
24 July 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom
31 July 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and also fairness at all stages of employment. Equality at work is protected by law.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity and inclusion can: 

  • recruit from a wider talent pool
  • benefit from a diverse range of views and experiences
  • be seen as an employer of choice
  • gain competitive advantage where equality duties are required

We will look at the law and practical implications for employers and people managers around creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This training will cover: 

  • what discrimination is
  • who it affects
  • how employers can act in compliance with the law

You will leave this training feeling more confident in handling equality issues and more able to establish good practice in your organisation.



Digital via Zoom