Equality and Diversity Policy

Interactive Solutions is committed to equality and diversity as a fundamental component of our business process and end-products. We believe that equality and diversity contribute to the economic strength of our business and the quality of our service.

We recognise the value of every individual and aim to create a working environment that respects the diversity of our staff and enables them to achieve their full potential. Our staff are aware that they have a duty to support and uphold the principles contained in this Policy, during communications with clients/suppliers and in the work they produce.

Working environment

Interactive Solutions is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

• All employees, whether part time, full time or temporary, will be treated fairly and equally.
• Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability.
• All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.

Our commitment:

• Every employee is entitled to a working environment which promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.
• A commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense.
• Breaches of our diversity and equality policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary proceedings.
• This policy is fully supported by senior management.
• The policy will be regularly monitored and reviewed.

The law

This policy will be implemented within the framework of the relevant legislation, which includes:

• Equal Pay Act 1970 (Equal Value Amendment 1984)
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999)
• Race Relations Act 1976
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• The Protection from Harassment Act 1997
• Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
• Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
• Disability Discrimination Act 2005
• Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006

Our products and services

Our committment to equality and diversity will be embedded in our e-learning, web and multimedia products and services. In particular:

• Wherever possible, our products will comply with the requirements of the Web Accessibility Initiative to at least AA standard. In other cases, the spirit of these requirements will be applied.
• Our products will recognise the importance of equality and diversity in both design and content. Attention is paid to imagery, copy, audio and video content to ensure that, wherever possible, all user groups are represented equally and fairly. If content is supplied by our client, we will recommend changes where we feel this would be an improvement.