EEO 1987

Question 1

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE EEO ?

Answer 1

Aims to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment

Question 2

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE EEO ?

Answer 2

• Make employers develop policies, practices and guidelines for employees to follow
• Identify and eliminate discriminatory barriers that cause inequality in the employment of any person or group of persons
• To reward excellence

Question 3

WHAT ARE CONSEQUENCES FOR NON COMPLIANCE TO THE EEO?

Answer 3

• Legal action → likelihood of discrimination claims and lawsuits
• Poor word of mouth
• Negative impact on the reputation of business
• High staff turnover

Question 4

WHAT ARE STRATEGIES FOR THE EEO ?

Answer 4

• Having a de identification process → removing names, age, culture → eg when going for a promotion
• Embedding policies and procedures into the code of conduct
• Regularly consulting and communicating to employees
• Training staff to be culturally aware
• Employing people form a range of cultural backgrounds → make a culturally aware and sensitive workplace