Equal Opportunities

This policy sets out Van Driel Engineering Ltd's commitment to compliance with Equal Opportunities legislation, gives expression to our value "respect for individuals and recognition of their contribution and aspirations" and to achieve the business case benefits which derive from a diverse workforce.

Policy

Van Driel Engineering Ltd is firmly committed to providing and promoting equality of opportunity for all existing and prospective employees and agents.

To achieve this we will work to create an environment in which there is respect for every individual and recognition of their aspirations, regardless of their race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital or family status, sexuality, disability or age.

It is the responsibility of us all to make this happen, in a way which reflects the values that underpin our company.

The principles of this policy apply equally to the treatment of customers, clients and suppliers.

A definition of Diversity

"The basic concept of managing diversity accepts that the workforce consists of a diverse population of people. The diversity consists of visible and non visible differences which will include factors such as sex, age, background, race, disability, personality and work style. It is founded on the premise that harnessing these differences will create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are being fully utilised and in which organisational goals are met"
(Kandola and Fullerton 1994)