Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Definitions Equality: Fair treatment and equal opportunities for all, irrespective of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Diversity: Encompasses visible and non-visible differences, acknowledging and valuing unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Inclusion: Creating a culture where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and empowered, fostering equal access to opportunities. Unlawful Discrimination: Treating someone unfairly based on protected characteristics, prohibited in various aspects of employment. Bullying, Harassment, and Victimisation: Unacceptable behaviours undermining equality, including repeated unwanted behaviour, unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic, and treating someone unfairly due to a complaint. Merit-Based Decision Making: Evaluating individuals based on qualifications, skills, and performance without bias, ensuring fair opportunities for all staff Introduction: Insight IT Recruitment Limited is dedicated to cultivating a workplace that champions equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to eliminate unlawful discrimination and ensure that our workforce reflects the rich tapestry of society and our clientele. This commitment extends to our provision of goods, services, and facilities, ensuring non-discrimination against customers and the public. Purpose: This policy aims to:

Provide equality, fairness, and respect for all employees, regardless of employment status.
Prohibit unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. • Age • Disability • Gender Reassignment • Marriage And Civil Partnership • Pregnancy And Maternity • Race (Including Colour, Nationality, And Ethnic Or National Origin) • Religion Or Belief • Sex • Sexual Orientation Insight IT Recruitment – Equality, diversity and inclusion policy | 2023
Oppose and prevent discrimination in various employment aspects including but not limited to: • Pay And Benefits • Terms And Conditions of Employment • Dealing With Grievances and Disciplinaries • Dismissal • Redundancy • Leave For Parents • Requests For Flexible Working • Selection For Employment, Promotion, Training or Other Developmental Opportunities Commitments:

The organisation pledges to:

Advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising their positive impact on business and societal well-being.
Foster a work environment free from bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all. This commitment includes training managers and all other employees about their rights and responsibilities under the equality, diversity, and inclusion policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination. All staff should understand they, as well as their employer, can be held liable for acts of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, in the course of their employment, against fellow employees, customers, suppliers and the public.
Train managers and employees on their rights and responsibilities, emphasising the prevention of discriminatory practices.
Take complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination seriously, addressing them through established grievance and disciplinary procedures. Such acts will be dealt with as misconduct under the organisation’s grievance and/or disciplinary procedures, and appropriate action will be taken. Particularly serious complaints could amount to gross misconduct and lead to dismissal without notice. Further, sexual harassment may amount to both an employment rights matter and a criminal matter, such as in sexual assault allegations. In addition, harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 – which is not limited to circumstances where harassment relates to a protected characteristic – is a criminal offence.
Facilitate training, development, and progression opportunities for all staff, ensuring the realisation of their full potential. Insight IT Recruitment – Equality, diversity and inclusion policy | 2023
Base decisions concerning staff on merit, with limited exemptions as allowed under the Equality Act.
Regularly review employment practices, update policies in line with legal changes, and monitor workforce composition to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. Monitoring will also include assessing how the equality, diversity and inclusion policy, and any supporting action plan, are working in practice, reviewing them annually, and considering and taking action to address any issues. Data Collection and Reporting: To evaluate the effectiveness of this policy, Insight IT Recruitment Limited will collect and analyse data on workforce composition, considering factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and disability. The information will be used to assess the policy's impact, identify areas for improvement, and track progress towards achieving a truly diverse and inclusive workplace. This data will be handled in accordance with data protection laws. Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Details of the grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures can be found in the company handbook. Employees who witness any violations of this policy are actively encouraged to promptly raise their concerns with their line manager or HR Representative. In such instances, the company's disciplinary policy will be diligently followed. It is important to note that the utilisation of these procedures does not in any way impede employees' rights to file a claim with an employment tribunal within three months of alleged discrimination. Conclusion: Insight IT Recruitment Limited remains unwavering in its commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Through embracing diverse perspectives, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered, fostering equality for all, irrespective of their background.