1. Commitment

 

Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for our success and enables us to better understand and serve our customers, employees, and stakeholders. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

 

 

2. Scope and Purpose

 

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, customers, and stakeholders of Tiffin. It aims to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all and prohibiting any form of discrimination, harassment, or exclusion.

 

 

3. Legal Framework

 

We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and regulations related to equality, diversity, and inclusion, including but not limited to the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998.

 

 

4. Definitions

 

To ensure a common understanding, the following definitions apply:

 

- Diversity: The range of individual differences, including but not limited to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic background.

- Inclusion: The practice of creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and included, regardless of their differences.

- Discrimination: Treating someone less favourably or unfairly based on their protected characteristics.

- Harassment: Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that violates an individual's dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment.

 

5. Responsibilities

 

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a shared responsibility. All employees, managers, and leaders are expected to:

 

- Treat others with respect, dignity, and fairness, regardless of their differences.

- Challenge and address any discriminatory or exclusionary behaviour.

- Promote diversity and inclusion in decision-making processes, including recruitment, promotion, and training.

- Foster an inclusive culture that values and celebrates diversity.

 

6. Recruitment and Selection

 

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and selection practices. We will ensure that all candidates are treated equally and that decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and experience. We will actively seek to attract a diverse pool of candidates and eliminate any barriers that may prevent individuals from applying or progressing in our recruitment process.

 

7. Training and Development

 

We recognize the importance of providing training and development opportunities to enhance employees' understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion issues. We will provide regular training sessions, workshops, and resources to promote awareness, understanding, and inclusive practices throughout the organization.

 

8. Harassment and Discrimination

 

We have zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination in any form. We will not tolerate any behaviour that violates an individual's dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment. We encourage all employees to report any incidents of harassment or discrimination promptly and assure them that their concerns will be taken seriously and handled confidentially.

 

9. Reasonable Accommodations

 

We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities or other protected characteristics, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We will work with individuals to identify and implement appropriate accommodations that enable them to perform their roles effectively.

 

10. Monitoring and Review

 

We will regularly monitor and review the effectiveness of this policy to ensure its continuous improvement. We will collect and analyse relevant data to assess our progress in promoting diversity and inclusion and identify areas for further action.

 

11. Communication and Awareness

 

We will communicate this policy to all employees, contractors, customers, and stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities. We will provide regular updates, training, and resources to promote awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

 

12. Reporting and Accountability

 

We encourage all employees to report any breaches of this policy promptly. We will investigate all reports thoroughly and take appropriate action, including disciplinary measures, against individuals found responsible for discriminatory behaviour.

 

By implementing and adhering to this Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we aim to create a workplace that values and respects the diversity of our employees, customers, and stakeholders. We believe that by embracing diversity and inclusion, we will foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration, leading to the continued success of Tiffin Sandwiches Ltd