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Fostering equality and inclusion is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage. It’s about cultivating a fair, respectful, and welcoming environment where every team member feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute their best. This means ensuring equal opportunities, access to resources, and the chance to thrive, regardless of background or characteristics.
As a small business employers, manager, HR or OSH specialist, you hold a pivotal role in making equality and inclusion a tangible reality. This goes beyond mere policies; it involves shaping everyday actions and interactions. By fostering a team culture where all voices are heard, respect is paramount, and diversity is celebrated, you set the tone for an inclusive workplace. While leadership and specialised roles set the stage, every employee has a responsibility to treat colleagues with kindness, challenge biases, and actively support an inclusive culture.
To assist you in building and maintaining an equal and inclusive workplace where everyone can belong and succeed, we’ve compiled a collection of practical tools and resources. These resources will provide guidance and strategies to help you create a workplace where diversity is valued and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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Equality planning is a tool for promoting an equal and non-discriminatory organisational culture. This website by Equality.fi provides your organisation with tools for building a truly effective equality plan.
This guide by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health offers is aimed at helping organisations to get started with diversity and inclusion initiatives. It is intended for management and leadership, individuals responsible for organisational development and HR, as well as anyone interested in diversity and inclusion efforts.
The diversity and inclusion self-assessment tool developed by Finnish Business & Society helps organisations identify key aspects and practices of their diversity and inclusion efforts, highlighting areas that require further development. The tool is tailored to support all types of organisations, including public and private sector entities, as well as small, medium-sized, and large businesses.