We design each training programme to meet your specific needs in terms of aims, objectives, delegate’s needs, organisational culture, resources, budget and delivery style and outcomes.

Aim:

There exists a range of sexual orientations amongst the human community. Studies suggest that between 5% to 10% of the population are almost exclusively homosexual and that a larger proportion of people experiment with bisexuality at various times in their lives.

Thus a significant proportion of any workforce is not exclusively heterosexual. Yet on a daily basis individuals who identify as gay-lesbian or bisexual are subjected to the negative affects of homophobia from a societal – individual - cultural and most often an organisational prospective.  Sometimes intentional, but often unwittingly.

The Gay Affirmative Practice development process (GAP) gives organisations the opportunity to develop “BEST PRACTICE” in line with the new legislation aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on grounds of sexual orientation making it a more inclusive environment for all.

See below for a few of the many benefits and a brief course overview:

• Sexual Orientation Discrimination - A brief over view of the law and legal requirements of organisations
• Understand how to integrate Sexual Orientation legislation and the polices of your organisation
• Create Opportunities for growth and development for disadvantaged groups
• Recognise the diversity and experience of all staff with respect to their gender and sexual orientation by developing dynamic and inclusive HR policies
• Implement proactive strategies and processes for the promotion of these policies to both existing staff and prospective employees.
• Create a safe environment (physical and emotional) where diversity is welcomed and promoted through publicity and training.
• Ensure employment regulations in relation to sexual orientation are recognised and implemented.