Resources - Inclusive Employers
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    Inclusive Employers StandardInclusive WorkplacesEmpower
    Image shows the empower IES brochure on a tablet screen
    Empower Pillar of the Inclusive Employers Standard

    The Inclusive Employers Standard is built upon six pillars of inclusion, which serve as its framework. These pillars—Engage, Equip, Empower, Embed, Evaluate, and Evolve, determine the success and impact of inclusion efforts within the workplace. In 2024, we kicked off an event series in which we met and focused on one pillar at a time. In our first event, we examined the empower pillar. Here are our results from the event.

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    Inclusion StrategyInclusive Workplaces
    A group of diverse individuals smiling and working together.
    Staff Networks and Terms of Reference

    This guide will support organisations to build sustainable staff networks, whether looking to establish new networks or looking to develop existing networks. A Terms of Reference template document is also provided for best practice.

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    Health and WellbeingInclusive WorkplacesSex and Gender
    Domestic abuse victim being comforted by her colleagues
    Domestic abuse

    This factsheet explains what domestic abuse is, the impact of domestic abuse, and the role of the workplace and line manager in supporting people experiencing domestic abuse.

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    Inclusion StrategyInclusive Workplaces
    A group of workers smiling at the camera wearing different types of clothes
    Inclusive dress code

    Dress code and uniform can be integral for an organisation in upholding employer brand and image. Most organisations will have a dress code policy or uniform guidelines that employees must adhere to; however, lack of flexibility or consideration of all protected characteristics could be exclusive or even discriminatory in their practices. This factsheet explores the considerations for creating an inclusive dress code policy.