{"id":3745,"date":"2022-11-15T16:04:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hydraulicandengineering.co.uk\/?page_id=3745"},"modified":"2022-11-16T12:11:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T12:11:52","slug":"equality-diversity-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hydraulicandengineering.co.uk\/equality-diversity-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Equality &#038; Diversity Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3745\" class=\"elementor elementor-3745\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d8667db elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d8667db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-486c1b6\" data-id=\"486c1b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8016782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8016782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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To that end the purpose of this policy is to provide equality and fairness for all in our employment and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All employees, whether part-time, full-time or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our commitment:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised and valued.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Every employee is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Training, development and progression opportunities are available to all staff.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>We will review all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Breaches of our equality policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary proceedings.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>This policy is fully supported by senior management and has been agreed with trade unions and\/or employee representatives. (Insert details if appropriate).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This policy shall be reviewed annually and unless amended re-issued every 3 years and has been endorsed and approved by:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3746,\"width\":182,\"height\":68,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hydraulicandengineering.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3746\" width=\"182\" height=\"68\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>S Matthews<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Managing Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>November &nbsp;2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Review November 2024<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HESL Equality &#038; Diversity Policy Hydraulic and Engineering Services Ltd is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. 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