We are proud to work in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to deliver affordable homes for Havering. As part of the contract requirements for the 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme, we have produced an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. Objective Current Position Theme 1: Organisational equality, diversity and fairness 1. Improve knowledge and Training and understanding of equality, development diversity and inclusion within programme is newly the Council’s workforce established, EDI training has been made mandatory for staff and further mandatory training has been rolled out for managers
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Mandatory training courses are completed as part of annual Performance Development Review.
Ongoing – 12 months
Successful completion of mandatory online training
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As staff forum memberships grow and groups become more established, progress is monitored to ensure that voices are heard and learning is incorporated into working practices
Ongoing – 12 months
Staff forums are well-attended and facilitate open and honest discussions around EDI and lived experiences.
The Council will develop opportunities for staff from all backgrounds to share lived experiences in a safe and inclusive environment
Staff forums and Unions support the Council by creating EDI guiding principles, awareness raising, diversity tailored provision and impact and practice reviews – influencing evolving EDI priorities . Each forum is sponsored by a member of SLT
Learning and feedback from staff forums influences future development plans. Improved knowledge that delivers positive outcomes, accessible and continuous improvement opportunities for all our staff and residents