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Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, and as an HR professional, you have the power to make that happen.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Explained by Shakil Butt is your practical guide to understanding what EDI really means, why it matters and how to turn good intentions into everyday actions. You'll learn how to identify and challenge bias, foster a culture of respect and design policies that support fairness for all. Packed with evidence-based insights, real-world examples and tools you can use from day one, it will help you build your confidence and credibility in this vital HR area.
With Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Explained, you'll be ready to champion change and create workplaces where everyone belongs.
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List of contents
Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Introducing equity, diversity and inclusion; Chapter - 02: HR's role in EDI; Chapter - 03: Biases and behaviour; Chapter - 04: Social conditioning and fear; Chapter - 05: EDI initiatives; Chapter - 06: EDI and talent; Chapter - 07: How discrimination shows up; Chapter - 08: Making the case for EDI; Chapter - 09: Conclusion;
About the author
Shakil Butt, based in Birmingham UK, is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and the former HR director of an international relief and development charity working in 40 countries globally. He was an EDI consultant with the Green Park Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Ethics team, where he worked with leaders in large complex organisations. As a freelancer, He has designed and delivered EDI training as well as designing EDI qualifications. He is a visiting lecturer at Birmingham City University, teaches on the CIPD foundation level course to early career HR professionals and has been recognized by HR Magazine as 'HR's Most Influential' five times.
