
In this lecture, we will set the foundation for the course. You will learn what is meant by a code of conduct and some of the basic principles it is based on.
Download and complete the Introduction Worksheet.
Here, we will discuss how to develop a code of conduct. In addition, we will also look at the elements of a code of conduct. Alongside data and key statistics, you will learn why it is vital to your business and the welfare of your employees to ensure you have relevant measures in place.
Download and complete the Developing A Code Of Conduct And Its Benefits Worksheet.
In this lecture, we will consider how your company can create a diverse and inclusive workplace. You will learn the key benefits of creating a more diverse work space, including elements such as higher staff retention rates and increased productivity.
Download and complete the Creating A Diverse And Acceptable Place To Work Worksheet.
Moving into lecture 4, you will explore what it means to be politically correct. We will delve into studies carried out by the Open University Business School to demonstrate how important it is to ensure political correctness is managed correctly. You will also learn key frameworks to model your political correctness on.
Download and complete the Becoming More Politically Correct Worksheet.
This lecture will consider how company culture can help build a code of conduct and create a healthy working environment. You will learn the benefits of setting the standard in your business for what is and isn't acceptable and advice on how to navigate situations when guidelines are compromised.
Download and complete the Improving Company And Workplace Culture Worksheet.
In lecture six, you will consider recommendations for practising inclusion at work. We will begin the lecture by defining best practices and how to develop them. We will then dive into the best practices for developing an inclusive workplace.
Download and complete the Recommendations For Best Practice Worksheet.
In the concluding lecture, we will reflect on the knowledge and skills you have acquired during the course and how you can utilise them in real-life scenarios.
Are you interested in clearly defining your company’s expectations for your employees? Would you like to learn how you can create a more diverse and inclusive work environment? Would you like to learn the skills required to develop best practices in your organisation? Then this is the course for you!
In the business world today, it is no longer enough to simply have an attractive benefits package. Potential and current employees want to know what your company believes in and whether those beliefs are in alignment with their own. Alongside this, you also want to create a work environment that fosters productivity, loyalty, growth and positivity. According to the Chartered Management Institute, two-thirds of UK managers want to be seen as ethical, but over 80 per cent of workers don’t think their manager sets a good moral example! Small to medium companies have been found to be the least likely to have a diversity and inclusion strategy or action plan. This is usually because they need more resources to dedicate to creating this document. A code of conduct has been proven to not only improve a company’s overall performance but create a more amicable work environment. This shows just how imperative it is to have the tools to build and implement this accordingly.
Over a series of six video-based lectures, you will be given a step-by-step guide on how to create a code of conduct that reflects your company’s values and beliefs. Together, we will explore how you can make your workforce more diverse and inclusive. We will examine how political correctness can be beneficial to your company and consider ways you can improve your workplace culture, including providing you with a strategic framework to build on. Additionally, you will learn how damaging it can be if you don't take the values of your workforce seriously. We will present you with the relevant data you need to gain a thorough understanding of how to use your code of conduct in a way that improves your company’s performance and increases employee satisfaction. After taking this course, you will be able to develop your own code clearly highlighting what you expect from your employees, as you strive to work towards an overall more positive work culture and environment.
With the information gained in this course, you'll be prepared to sit with your employees to create a code of conduct that truly reflects your company’s values and beliefs. Additionally, you will have the expertise to put measures in place that ensure you maximise your use of the wide pool of talent available to you. Enrol now to learn more!