Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Pangolily is committed to developing a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in everything we do. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for building a strong, engaged group of colleagues, clients, and freelancers. We believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful

We expect all members of our team, clients, and freelancers to uphold and adhere to these values

Our aim is for our team to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each person who works for us, or with us, to feel respected and able to give their best.

We celebrate the uniqueness of all individuals and believe that a diverse workforce is essential

We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and has equal access to opportunities and resources.

Purpose

This policy’s purpose is to ensure we:

a. Provide equality, fairness, and respect for everyone that works with Pangolily, whether that’s as a client, freelance or a permanent employee

b. Do not unlawfully discriminate because of age, disability, gender identity (including reassignment), marriage and civil partnership. pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

c. Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes in: pay and benefits, terms and conditions of employment, dealing with grievances and discipline, dismissal, redundancy, leave for parents, requests for flexible working, selection for employment, promotion, training, or other developmental opportunities.

Our Commitments

a. Encourage equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace

b. Create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

This commitment includes training all employees about their rights and responsibilities under the equality, diversity, and inclusion policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination.

All staff should understand they, as well as their employer, can be held liable for acts of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, in the course of their employment, against fellow employees, clients, suppliers, colleagues and the public.

c. Take seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination by fellow employees, clients, suppliers, visitors, the public and any others during our work.

Such acts will be dealt with as misconduct under the organisation’s grievance and/or disciplinary procedures, and appropriate action will be taken. Particularly serious complaints could amount to gross misconduct and lead to dismissal without notice.

Further, sexual harassment may amount to both an employment rights matter and a criminal matter, such as in sexual assault allegations. In addition, harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 – which is not limited to circumstances where harassment relates to a protected characteristic – is a criminal offence.