Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Explained

Shakil Butt

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Year: 2025
• Print ISBN: 9781398624542
• eBook ISBN: 9781398624559
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Business Ethics
• Index: Business

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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Table of contents

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Explained
• Title Page
• Contents
• List of Tables
• Introduction
• Chapter One Introducing equity, diversity and inclusion
• Chapter Two HR’s role in EDI
• Chapter Three Biases and behaviour
• Chapter Four Social conditioning and fear
• Chapter Five EDI initiatives
• Chapter Six EDI and talent
• Chapter Seven How discrimination shows up
• Chapter Eight Making the case for EDI
• Conclusion
• Answers to ‘What would you do?’ exercises
• Copyright Page