7OS04 Advanced Diversity and Inclusion explores strategic workplace diversity and inclusion, emphasising communication and training to address workplace behaviour and analyse trends. It examines the historical and current roles of trade unions and line managers in fostering a fair workplace culture, which is essential for effective management. Additionally, the unit explores UK legislation to demonstrate how strategic actions and decisions can surpass mere legal compliance, prioritising workforce well-being, engagement, and addressing the impacts of inequality and segregation.
What will you learn
You will gain an understanding of diversity and inclusion by discussing various visible and non-visible dimensions that characterise the UK’s workforce. Additionally, you will analyse key trends and significant changes that have shaped the labor supply in recent decades. You will critically evaluate concepts such as vertical occupation and time segregation, examine a range of economic theories and data sources, and provide evidence-based examples of disadvantage and inequality. Finally, you will explore the legal, moral, and business cases for managing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion, assessing the effectiveness of different approaches.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this module, learners will be able to:
- Comprehend the concepts of diversity and inclusion.
- Grasp the theoretical insights into segregation and inequality in the UK labor market.
- Understand the legal, moral, and business justifications for managing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion.
- Assess the effectiveness of workplace strategies for managing diversity and developing inclusive workplace cultures.
This module is suitable for persons who:
This course is suitable for experienced people practitioners who:
- Work in senior people practice roles and wish to enhance their skills and understanding to shape strategy, policy, and workforce management.
- Aim to influence people practices, creating value for a broader audience.
- Currently lead and manage people and practices within organisations.
