Equal Opportunities Policy

1. Introduction

Zebra People is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its operations. This Equal Opportunities Policy outlines our commitment to providing equal

opportunities for all employees, job applicants, clients, and stakeholders, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

2. Objectives

• To create an inclusive and respectful work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• To eliminate discrimination, harassment, and victimisation based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
•  To recruit, retain, and develop a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and brings a range of perspectives and experiences to our organisation.
• To ensure that all employment decisions, policies, and practices are fair, transparent, and free from bias or prejudice.

3. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, job applicants, clients, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders engaged with Zebra People.

4. Commitments

•  Zebra People is committed to complying with all relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010, and to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
• Discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation of any kind will not be tolerated within our organisation.
• All employment decisions, including recruitment, promotion, training, and development, will be based on merit, skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
•  Reasonable adjustments will be made to support employees with disabilities or health conditions to perform their roles effectively and participate fully in the workplace.
• Zebra People will actively promote equality of opportunity and diversity through its policies, practices, and communication channels.
• Any incidents of discrimination, harassment, or victimisation should be reported and will be investigatedpromptly and impartially, with appropriate action taken to address and prevent recurrence.

5. Recruitment and Selection

• All job vacancies will be advertised widely to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Recruitment and selection processes will be fair, transparent, and free from bias or discrimination.
• Selection criteria will be based on job-related factors and applied consistently to all applicants.

6. Training and Development

• Zebra People will provide training and development opportunities to support employees in understanding and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Training will be provided to managers and employees involved in recruitment, performance management, and decision-making processes to ensure compliance with this policy.

7. Monitoring and Review

• Zebra People will monitor the effectiveness of this policy and its implementation through regular review andanalysis of relevant data, such as workforce demographics, recruitment outcomes, and employee feedback.
• Any identified areas for improvement or concerns regarding equality of opportunity and diversity will be addressed promptly through appropriate measures.

8. Adoption and Communication

• This Equal Opportunities Policy is available in the employee handbook for reference.
• Employees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with this policy and actively contribute to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.