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How to improve board diversity: a six-step guide to good practice

Last Updated
18 December 2025
Source
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 1B. Include equality and human rights in People and HR strategies 3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector Transport

Role:

Board Members HR Professionals Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A six-step guide for companies and recruitment firms on improving board diversity within the law, covering recruitment, positive action and ongoing diversity work.

 

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