Why the Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion

15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

1. Why people misunderstand the Equality Act
2. Why it has limited impact
3. Why it created an industry people hated

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. The Equality Act wasn’t meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimination.
   • “It was designed to create minimum standards of legal protection. Not a roadmap for building inclusive cultures.”
2. You can comply with the law and still fail your people.
   • “I’ve heard people say that they’re following the rules but their culture hasn’t changed.”
3. Real inclusion needs leadership not legislation.
   • “All the real impact comes from proactive leadership, not passive compliance.”

Check out these resources:

• Equality Act 2010

• EHRC Gender Pay Gap Reporting Update – GOV.UK