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Last Updated
5 May 2026
Source
Close the Gap

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Checklist Guidance Training material

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 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Medium Small

Sector:

Government Health and social care Local authorities Private Sector Third Sector

Role:

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

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity Eliminate discrimination

Protected Characteristics:

Sex

Resource content

A free online self-assessment tool from Close the Gap for small and medium employers and third sector organisations. Covers eight topic areas of employment practice and produces a personalised action plan with tailored feedback. Takes about five minutes per topic. Downloadable guidance is available for each area to support implementation.

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