Equality and Diversity

Introduction
As part of the commitment made by Warwick Mill Business Village to Equality of Opportunity it has adopted a Policy statement covering its employment practices and procedures. This document outlines the policy that must be strictly adhered to by every employee. All breaches of this policy will be investigated and, where appropriate, disciplinary procedures followed.

Equal Opportunities
Relates to treating people the same, although they may belong to certain groups.
Equal Opportunities in particular relates to a Legal Framework, which makes it illegal to discriminate against people because they belong to particular groups.

Diversity
Diversity is a broader concept that builds upon the progress made through equal opportunities. Everyone is different and diversity is about recognising, respecting and valuing the differences we each bring to work. Equal opportunities and diversity work together by addressing the inequalities and barriers faced by people in under-represented groups and by valuing, learning and benefiting from the diverse cultures in society and our staff.

General Statement of Policy
It is Warwick Mill Business Village’s policy that no employee or prospective employee will receive less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged by any circumstances, conditions or requirements that cannot be justified.

The Policy Statement
The Management of Warwick Mill Business Village recognises that people are discriminated against and will make every effort to ensure they will not unreasonably exclude any individual from access to any activities, goods, facilities or services, or any employment opportunities, that they offer.
As an employer committed to equality and diversity in all its practices Warwick Mill Business Village recognises that groups and individuals are discriminated against on the basis of age, gender, ethnic origin, race, nationality, colour of skin, sexuality, impairment (physical, sensory or learning), physical appearance, marital or other life status, religious or political belief and other differences that cannot be justified.

Every employee is entitled to expect equality of opportunity in all aspects of their employment including its terms and conditions.

Every potential employee is entitled to expect the recruitment process to be free of all unreasonable barriers

All employees of Warwick Mill Business Village shall be made aware of this policy and its implications for them.