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Supporting race equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at work: Guidance for managers

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1B. Include equality and human rights in People and HR strategies 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

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

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists HR Professionals Middle managers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

Guidance for line managers on tackling racism throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit. Covers inclusive language, intersectionality, creating safe spaces, career progression and involving diverse voices in decisions, with practical advice.

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You can consider pairing with resources that include explicit involvement of lived experience.

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