EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Powwow Events Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.  When working with clients on their events, we are committed against unlawful discrimination of guests, delegates or any member of the public.

The policy’s purpose is to:

  • Provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time

  • Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

  • Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes in pay and benefits, terms and conditions of employment, dealing with grievances and discipline, dismissal, redundancy, leave for parents, requests for flexible working, and selection for employment, promotion, training or other developmental opportunities

Powwow is committed to:

Encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace as they are good practice and make business sense

Creating a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

This commitment includes training 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.

Staff conduct

Everyone at Powwow understands that they, as well as their employer, can be held liable for acts of bullying, harassment, victimisation, sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination, in the course of their employment, against fellow employees, clients, suppliers and the public. Powwow takes seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination by fellow employees, customers, suppliers, visitors, the public and any others in the course of the organisation’s work activities. Any such acts will be dealt with as misconduct under the organisation’s grievance and/or disciplinary procedures, and appropriate action will be taken.

Training and development

Powwow ensures there are opportunities for training, development and progress available to all staff, who will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential, so their talents and resources can be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.

  • Decisions concerning staff being based on merit (apart from in any necessary and limited exemptions and exceptions allowed under the Equality Act)

  • Review employment practices and procedures when necessary to ensure fairness, and also update them and the policy to take account of changes in the law

The equality, diversity and inclusion policy is fully supported by Powwow’s senior management. Details of the organisation’s grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures are available within Powwow’s employee handbook which is available to every team member.  This includes with whom an employee should raise a grievance. Use of the organisation’s grievance and/or disciplinary procedures does not affect an employee’s right to make a claim to an employment tribunal within three months of the alleged discrimination.

Any questions?

Please get in touch with us at hello@powwowevents.co.uk