Leicestershire CC

This award is open to a single council or where appropriate a partnership of councils, or a council- owned company. Private sector partners can enter on a council’s behalf, with the permission of the council itself. Entries should focus on demonstrating how other councils could learn from, replicate or adapt the innovation for their own area and include the voice of staff within the submission. People’s differences should be valued in the workplace and staff should experience equal treatment and equal opportunity. Diverse and inclusive workforces make for happier staff, better decisions and ensure services are reflective of the needs of the communities they serve. This award aims to recognise a council or group of councils that has shown continued commitment to the diversity and inclusivity of its workforce. This could include improving opportunities and representation of staff from diverse backgrounds or initiatives to make the council a more inclusive and welcoming place to work. This category is for those that are actively trying to eliminate discrimination and to ensure equity of opportunity to those with a protected characteristic. It is for those that actively try to support employees, taking into account age, gender, sexual orientation or ethnic background, to reach their potential with equal access to opportunities and progression. Entries should include: Evidence of a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organisation Details of actions, activities and initiatives designed to deliver on this commitment Why your diversity and inclusion policies make you an employer of choice, including any evidence it is having an impact on employee engagement and/or recruitment and retention Data (including from the staff survey where applicable) demonstrating the effectiveness of the action or actions How the diversity of your workforce compares to the diversity of your community