Equality Policy
Sharps Redmore provides equality of opportunity and equal treatment for staff as an integral part of good practice. We operate appropriate arrangements to ensure that equal diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded within our organisation. As an employer we meet the requirements of the positive equality duties in relation to the The Equality Act 2010. The Equality Act 2010 protects people from being treated less favourably than others because they have a protected characteristic. The Act lists protected characteristics in employment as being:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender Reassignment
- Marriage and Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy and Maternity
- Race (including ethnic or national origins, colour and nationality)
- Religion or Belief (including lack of belief)
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
The Act requires positive action to be taken to address potential inequality. Positive action means that “it is not unlawful discrimination to take special measures aimed at alleviating disadvantage or under-representation experienced by those with any of these characteristics”. The Directors are aware of the provisions for positive action and these are applied where appropriate to existing staff and during the recruitment process, and the Workers Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act which came into effect from 26.10.24.
Staff shall embrace this approach when dealing with colleagues on day-to-day matters. Consider the scenario where a new project is to be handled that would place a fellow member of staff up front with clients or other professionals within the client team, and as an ambassador for Sharps Redmore beyond providing acoustic consultancy services. The provisions of positive action allow a choice to be made between equally capable colleagues of, for example, different ethnic backgrounds, such that the under-represented ethnicity could take preference.
We are committed to a working environment in which the contribution and needs of everyone are fully valued and recognised. The Directors are aware of the positive action provisions within the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at contact@sharpsredmore.com.
