Cymraeg

Equality and Diversity Policy

The Pension Protection Fund is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity to ensure that the human resources, talent and skills of all employees are maximised through the application of policies and procedures which are consistent and equitable and which recognise the expertise and ability of each individual.

In addition, the Pension Protection Fund aims to ensure that it does not unlawfully or unfairly discriminate against individuals on the grounds of their colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, age, disability, gender re-assignment or political affiliation/ opinion.

Direct discrimination consists of treating an individual less favourably than others are or would be treated in the same or similar circumstances. Indirect discrimination consists of applying a requirement or condition which although applied equally to all individuals in fact operates so as to disproportionately exclude individuals of a particular group and which is to their detriment.

Decisions about recruitment, selection, training, promotion, discipline, provision of benefits, redundancy and career development will be based on objective, non-discriminatory and job related criteria.

Implementation & monitoring

To ensure effective compliance with the policy on equality and diversity, the Pension Protection Fund will provide appropriate training and awareness raising for staff.

The Pension Protection Fund monitors equal opportunities and its progress in achieving its equality objectives. Where barriers to equality and diversity are identified, changes will be made to relevant policies or procedures.