Equality and Diversity

in the Workplace
Promoting Inclusivity for Success
Introduction
Definition of Equality and Diversity:

• Equality: Ensuring everyone has the same

opportunities and rights.
• Diversity: Embracing and valuing differences in
people.

Importance of Equality and Diversity:

• Enhances innovation, creativity, and problem-

solving.
• Boosts employee morale, satisfaction, and
retention.
• Meets legal and ethical obligations.
 Research and Economic and
Statistics: Market Impact:
Business • Present data on • Explain how a
Case for diverse teams diverse
outperforming workforce can
Diversity homogeneous capture a wider
teams. market.
(Interim 1) • Show examples • Discuss the
of successful positive impact
companies with on financial
diverse performance.
workforces.
 Anti-Discrimination laws in the Philippines

• (1) sex;
• (2) age;
• (3) marital status;
• (4) pregnant status;
• (5) solo parent status;
Legal • (6) disability;
• (7) mental health condition;

Framework • (8) ethnicity;

• (9) actual, perceived or suspected HIV status;
• (10) having tuberculosis; (
• 11) having hepatitis B;
• (12) having cancer or being a cancer survivor (who is
considered a person with disability); and
• (13) union membership

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

• Penalties, lawsuits, damage to reputation. See PH Laws

Key Concepts (Fast Talk)
Unconscious Bias:
• Define and provide examples.
• Discuss the impact on
decision-making.
Stereotypes and
Microaggressions:
• Explain how stereotypes and
microaggressions can affect
individuals.
• Offer strategies to address
and overcome them.
Challenges

Common Challenges: Resistance to change,

lack of awareness, communication barriers.

Provide strategies for overcoming these

challenges.
Creating an Inclusive Culture

Leadership Role: Training Programs:

The importance of leadership in Develop and implement diversity training.
promoting diversity and inclusion.
Continuous education on cultural competence.
Showcase leadership commitment and
initiatives.
 Introduction to
ERGs:
• Explain the purpose of
Employee ERGs.
• Showcase successful
Resource ERGs in organizations.

Groups
(ERGs)
Impact on
Company Culture:
• Highlight how ERGs
contribute to an
inclusive culture.
Monitoring and Evaluation

Identify metrics to track diversity and inclusion

Key Performance Indicators efforts.
(KPIs): Show how to measure progress over time.

The importance of collecting feedback from

Feedback and Adaptation: employees.
Adjust strategies based on feedback.
Q&A