About this event
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to use the EDI Audit Tool effectively!
From October 2024 employers will be subject to a new statutory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. Tribunals will be able to uplift sexual harassment compensation by up to 25% where an employer has breached the new duty.
This supplements the existing requirement to have taken all reasonable steps to have prevented discrimination or harassment, should an employer defending such a claim wish to disclaim legal responsibility.
A great DEI programme is more than a tick-box exercise; it should enable colleagues throughout the organisation to see DEI as integral to everything the organisation does. An effective DEI programme should help significantly with employee recruitment, engagement and retention, satisfaction and motivation, as well as creating a culture that’s inclusive for all.
However:
· what if you haven’t got a DEI strategy or programme?
· what if you have, but you aren’t sure how effective it is?
· do you know how likely your organisation is to be able to establish the “reasonable steps” duty/defence?
· do you know how to drive your DEI strategy forward?
This event will explore the new legal duty and outline the practical steps that organisations should be taking to not only meet legal requirements but to embed DEI throughout the organisation – whatever the current stage of the journey.
Guest Speakers Profiles:
Merran Sewell
Merran has been an employment lawyer for almost twenty years and has achieved consistent recognition as one of the region’s leading employment lawyers. She provides straightforward, practical advice with an emphasis on finding solutions, supporting a range of clients from internationally-headquartered entities and household names to SMEs. Merran has worked with many of her clients for the majority of her career, acting as an extended part of their team. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and a former Trustee of Sport Birmingham and Chair of the Women in Business Association.
https://gateleyplc.com/people/merran-sewell/
Benedict Gorner
Benedict is a trusted advisor on employment law matters to a range of clients in multiple sectors and is ranked as one of the leading employment lawyers in the Midlands. His contentious practice encompasses everything from high court restrictive covenant disputes to multi-party tribunal claims. Benedict is also frequently asked to advise on transactional projects, with a particular focus on TUPE transfers and change management programmes. Benedict is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and is a frequent speaker at training events and seminars on employment law issues.
https://gateleyplc.com/people/benedict-gorner/
Kerry Mickiewicz
Kerry specialises in driving culture transformation, talent development, change management, team development, and leadership development. With extensive experience both nationally and internationally, she has a proven track record of guiding organizations through strategic shifts and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
In addition to her consultancy work, Kerry has held senior HR roles in various sectors, including retail and operations, travel, manufacturing, health and safety, and not-for-profit. Kerry's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) has been a cornerstone of her approach, ensuring that diverse perspectives are integrated into organisational strategies and development initiatives.
Kerry Mickiewicz - People - Gateley (gateleyplc.com)
