Premier Fleet Solutions Ltd are dedicated to encouraging an equal, diverse, supportive and inclusive culture in our organisation.
We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout the whole business for employees, subcontractors, clients, learners and the general public with whom we come in contact with.
We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society. We will achieve this through equal opportunities given to all job applicants and employees.
Our policy’s purpose
This policy is in accordance with the relevant equalities legislation, in particular the Equality Act 2020 and it reinforces our commitment to equality and fairness throughout our organisation. Premier Fleet Solutions Ltd commitment to employees, subcontractors, clients and learners is that we will not provide less favourable treatment on the grounds of:
We oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination, including:
We will treat all employees and subcontractors fairly and with respect, whether they are part-time, full-time, or temporary. When selected for employment, promotion, training, or other benefits, it will be based on aptitude and ability only.
We will treat all learners fairly and with respect. Our selection processes for funded training will ensure equal opportunities for all learners and we commit to supporting all learners to ensure they reach their full potential in line with the Equality Act 2020.
Our commitments
Premier Fleet Solutions Ltd organisation commits to:
1. Encourage equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and learning environment.
2. Take a zero-tolerance stance on bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination. This includes promoting dignity and respect for all, taking seriously complaints of unfavourable treatment, and disciplining those that breach this policy.
3. Make opportunities for training, development, and progress available to all staff.
4. Make opportunities for funded training available to all sections of society and ensure equal opportunities for all applicants and learners.
5. Supporting all learners to develop their skills and raise achievement throughout their training.
6. Make decisions on hiring, promotions, and benefits based on merit (apart from in any necessary and limited exemptions and exceptions allowed under the Equality Act).
7. Regularly review practices and procedures to ensure fairness, update them where necessary to take account of changes in the law.
8. Monitor the make-up of the workforce regarding information such as age, sex, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and disability in encouraging equality,
9. To encourage staff to speak up if they feel they have been subject to discrimination.
10. To encourage our employees to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
11. To support our employees and learners to develop their understanding of fundamental British values and develop their understanding and appreciation of diversity; celebrating what we have in common and promoting respect for the different protected characteristics as defined in law. See footnote 1.
Agreement to follow this policy
The equality, diversity and inclusion policy is fully supported by The Directors and has been shared and agreed with employees. We will monitor and review this policy annually to ensure that our ongoing mission to provide a equal and diverse workplace is fulfilled.
