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Equality, diversity and inclusion in your workforce

Last Updated
26 March 2026
Source
Scottish Government / mygov.scot

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):

1B. Include equality and human rights in People and HR strategies 3A. Understand legal obligations 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Economic Development/Enterprise Education Government Health and social care Justice Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

HR Professionals Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

An introductory guidance page for employers covering workplace equality, diversity and inclusion. It defines equality, diversity and inclusion, explains the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, and links to further resources on inclusive recruitment, anti-racist employment, and reasonable adjustments.

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