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-[COMPANY] Trading as
-[COMPANYTA] [COMPANYREG]
+[COMPANY] - Trading as
+[COMPANYTA] 
 

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-#EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY
+# EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY
 
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+###### Policy Statement
+For the purpose of this policy, The RK Bell Group, also known as RK Bell, incorporates RK Bell Ltd, RK Bell Projects Ltd, and Gworks Surfacing Ltd.
 
-######Policy Statement
-For the purpose of this policy, The RK Bell Group, also known as RK Bell, incorporates RK Bell Ltd, RK Bell Projects Ltd & Gworks Surfacing Ltd.
+###### Introduction
+RK Bell is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service and following practices that are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no applicant or member of staff receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance. It also seeks to ensure that no person is victimised or subjected to any form of bullying or harassment.
 
-######Introduction
-RK Bell is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no applicant or member of staff receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be relevant to performance. It seeks also to ensure that no person is victimised or subjected to any form of bullying or harassment.
+We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination—intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent—exists.
 
-We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists. 
+The HR Manager has particular responsibility for implementing and monitoring the Equality and Diversity policy and, as part of this process, all personnel policies and procedures are administered to promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unfair or unlawful discrimination.
 
-The HR Manager has particular responsibility for implementing and monitoring the Equality and Diversity policy and, as part of this process, all personnel policies and procedures are administered to promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unfair or unlawful discrimination. 
+All employees, workers, or self-employed contractors, whether part-time, full-time, or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit will be based on 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 Company.
 
-All employees, workers or self-employed contractors whether part-time, full time or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. 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 Company.
+Equality of opportunity, valuing diversity, and compliance with the law benefits all individuals in our Company as it seeks to develop the skills and abilities of its people. While specific responsibility for eliminating discrimination and providing equality of opportunity lies with managers and supervisors, individuals at all levels have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect. The personal commitment of every employee to this policy and the application of its principles are essential to eliminating discrimination and providing equality throughout the Company.
 
-Equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and compliance with the law is to the benefit of all individuals in our Company as it seeks to develop the skills and abilities of its people. While specific responsibility for eliminating discrimination and providing equality of opportunity lies with managers and supervisors, individuals at all levels have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect. The personal commitment of every employee to this policy and application of its principles are essential to eliminate discrimination and provide equality throughout the Company. 
-
-######Our commitment as an employer
+###### Our Commitment as an Employer
 RK Bell is committed to: 
--###TAB###creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of our staff are recognised and valued
--###TAB###every employee, worker or self-employed contractor is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated
--###TAB###providing training, development and progression opportunities to all staff subject to aptitude and ability
--###TAB###understanding equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense
--###TAB###reviewing all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness.
+- Creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of our staff are recognised and valued.
+- Ensuring every employee, worker, or self-employed contractor is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect for all. No form of intimidation, bullying, or harassment will be tolerated.
+- Providing training, development, and progression opportunities to all staff subject to aptitude and ability.
+- Understanding that equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense.
+- Reviewing all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness.
 
-######Our commitment as a service provider
+###### Our Commitment as a Service Provider
 RK Bell is committed to: 
--###TAB###providing services to which all clients are entitled regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, offending past, caring responsibilities or social class
--###TAB###making sure our services are delivered equally and meet the diverse needs of our service users and clients by assessing and meeting the diverse needs of our clients
--###TAB###fully supporting this policy by senior management 
--###TAB###monitoring and reviewing this policy annually
--###TAB###having clear procedures that enable our clients, candidates for jobs and employees to raise a grievance or make a complaint if they feel they have been unfairly treated
--###TAB###treating breaches of our equality and diversity policy as misconduct which could lead to disciplinary proceedings.
-
-#####Equal opportunity policy statements
-######Age
+- Providing services to which all clients are entitled regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, offending past, caring responsibilities, or social class.
+- Making sure our services are delivered equally and meet the diverse needs of our service users and clients by assessing and meeting their diverse needs.
+- Fully supporting this policy by senior management.
+- Monitoring and reviewing this policy annually.
+- Having clear procedures that enable our clients, candidates for jobs, and employees to raise a grievance or make a complaint if they feel they have been unfairly treated.
+- Treating breaches of our equality and diversity policy as misconduct, which could lead to disciplinary proceedings.
+
+##### Equal Opportunity Policy Statements
+
+###### Age
 We will:
--###TAB###ensure that people of all ages are treated with respect and dignity
--###TAB###ensure that people of working age are given equal access to our employment, training, development and promotion opportunities subject to aptitude and ability
--###TAB###challenge discriminatory assumptions about younger and older people.
+- Ensure that people of all ages are treated with respect and dignity.
+- Ensure that people of working age are given equal access to our employment, training, development, and promotion opportunities subject to aptitude and ability.
+- Challenge discriminatory assumptions about younger and older people.
 
-######Disability
+###### Disability
 We will:
--###TAB###provide any reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled people have access to our services and employment opportunities
--###TAB###challenge discriminatory assumptions about disabled people.
+- Provide any reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled people have access to our services and employment opportunities.
+- Challenge discriminatory assumptions about disabled people.
 
-######Race
+###### Race
 We will:
--###TAB###challenge racism whenever it occurs
--###TAB###respond swiftly and sensitively to racists incidents and
--###TAB###actively promote race equality in the Company.
+- Challenge racism whenever it occurs.
+- Respond swiftly and sensitively to racist incidents.
+- Actively promote race equality in the Company.
 
-######Gender
+###### Gender
 We will:
--###TAB###challenge discriminatory assumptions about women and men
--###TAB###take positive action to redress the negative effects of discrimination against women and men
--###TAB###offer equal access for women and men to representation, service, employment, training and pay and encourage other organisations to do the same and
+- Challenge discriminatory assumptions about women and men.
+- Take positive action to redress the negative effects of discrimination against women and men.
+- Offer equal access for women and men to representation, services, employment, training, and pay, and encourage other organisations to do the same.
 
-######Sexual orientation
+###### Sexual Orientation
 We will:
--###TAB###ensure that we take account of the needs of all employees regardless of their sexual orientation
+- Ensure that we take account of the needs of all employees regardless of their sexual orientation.
 
-######Religion or belief
+###### Religion or Belief
 We will:
--###TAB###ensure that employees' religion or beliefs and related observances are respected and accommodated wherever possible and
--###TAB###respect people's beliefs where the expression of those beliefs does not impinge on the legitimate rights of others.
+- Ensure that employees' religion or beliefs and related observances are respected and accommodated wherever possible.
+- Respect people's beliefs where the expression of those beliefs does not impinge on the legitimate rights of others.
 
-######Ex-offenders
+###### Ex-Offenders
 We will prevent discrimination against our employees regardless of their offending background (except where there is a known risk to children or vulnerable adults).
 
-######Equal pay
-We will ensure that all employees, male or female, have the right to the same contractual pay and benefits for carrying out the same work, work rated as equivalent work or work of equal value.
+###### Equal Pay
+We will ensure that all employees, male or female, have the right to the same contractual pay and benefits for carrying out the same work, work rated as equivalent, or work of equal value.

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 [COMPANY] Trading as
-[COMPANYTA]
+[COMPANYTA] [COMPANYREG]
 
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 RK Bell is committed to: 
--###TAB###creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of our staff are recognised and valued
--###TAB###every employee, worker or self-employed contractor is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated
--###TAB###providing training, development and progression opportunities to all staff subject to aptitude and ability
--###TAB###understanding equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense
--###TAB###reviewing all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness.
+- creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of our staff are recognised and valued
+- every employee, worker or self-employed contractor is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated
+- providing training, development and progression opportunities to all staff subject to aptitude and ability
+- understanding equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense
+- reviewing all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness.
 
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 RK Bell is committed to: 
--###TAB###providing services to which all clients are entitled regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, offending past, caring responsibilities or social class
--###TAB###making sure our services are delivered equally and meet the diverse needs of our service users and clients by assessing and meeting the diverse needs of our clients
--###TAB###fully supporting this policy by senior management 
--###TAB###monitoring and reviewing this policy annually
--###TAB###having clear procedures that enable our clients, candidates for jobs and employees to raise a grievance or make a complaint if they feel they have been unfairly treated
--###TAB###treating breaches of our equality and diversity policy as misconduct which could lead to disciplinary proceedings.
+- providing services to which all clients are entitled regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, offending past, caring responsibilities or social class
+- making sure our services are delivered equally and meet the diverse needs of our service users and clients by assessing and meeting the diverse needs of our clients
+- fully supporting this policy by senior management 
+- monitoring and reviewing this policy annually
+- having clear procedures that enable our clients, candidates for jobs and employees to raise a grievance or make a complaint if they feel they have been unfairly treated
+- treating breaches of our equality and diversity policy as misconduct which could lead to disciplinary proceedings.
 
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 We will:
--###TAB###ensure that people of all ages are treated with respect and dignity
--###TAB###ensure that people of working age are given equal access to our employment, training, development and promotion opportunities subject to aptitude and ability
--###TAB###challenge discriminatory assumptions about younger and older people.
+- ensure that people of all ages are treated with respect and dignity
+- ensure that people of working age are given equal access to our employment, training, development and promotion opportunities subject to aptitude and ability
+- challenge discriminatory assumptions about younger and older people.
 
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 We will:
--###TAB###provide any reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled people have access to our services and employment opportunities
--###TAB###challenge discriminatory assumptions about disabled people.
+- provide any reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled people have access to our services and employment opportunities
+- challenge discriminatory assumptions about disabled people.
 
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 We will:
--###TAB###challenge racism whenever it occurs
--###TAB###respond swiftly and sensitively to racists incidents and
--###TAB###actively promote race equality in the Company.
+- challenge racism whenever it occurs
+- respond swiftly and sensitively to racists incidents and
+- actively promote race equality in the Company.
 
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 We will:
--###TAB###challenge discriminatory assumptions about women and men
--###TAB###take positive action to redress the negative effects of discrimination against women and men
--###TAB###offer equal access for women and men to representation, service, employment, training and pay and encourage other organisations to do the same and
+- challenge discriminatory assumptions about women and men
+- take positive action to redress the negative effects of discrimination against women and men
+- offer equal access for women and men to representation, service, employment, training and pay and encourage other organisations to do the same and
 
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 We will:
--###TAB###ensure that we take account of the needs of all employees regardless of their sexual orientation
+- ensure that we take account of the needs of all employees regardless of their sexual orientation
 
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 We will:
--###TAB###ensure that employees' religion or beliefs and related observances are respected and accommodated wherever possible and
--###TAB###respect people's beliefs where the expression of those beliefs does not impinge on the legitimate rights of others.
+- ensure that employees' religion or beliefs and related observances are respected and accommodated wherever possible and
+- respect people's beliefs where the expression of those beliefs does not impinge on the legitimate rights of others.