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Want to stay on the right side of the law? We support businesses and public authorities and help them to promote good practice.
 
 

Harmonious workplaces

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Creating a harmonious workplace



A good and harmonious working environment is a workplace in which all persons are treated with dignity and respect and where no one is subjected to harassment. Not only is it good practice, it can have direct benefits for your organisation such as increasing productivity, efficiency and profitability.

The Equality Commission has, for many years, given advice to employers on issues around the wearing or display of emblems in the workplace, and the implications this can have for maintaining good and harmonious relations there. This is summarised in the Commission’s publication - Promoting a Good & Harmonious Working Environment - a guide for employers (pdf) - which contains advice on issues around emblems or expressions of identity in the workplace.

What is harassment?

 

How can I promote a good and harmonious workplace?

 

What action should I take?

 

As an employer, can I have a dress code for my employees?

 

What is an equal opportunities employer?

 

What is an Equality Plan?

 
 

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How we can help

We believe that helping you promote and encourage good equal opportunities practice is as important as enforcing the equality law. Every year, the Commission helps hundreds of businesses and organisations comply with equality laws.

We recognise that employers' needs differ across sectors and businesses – so we tailor our services to meet employers’ varying needs.

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Please contact our Advice and compliance team if you need further advice - email: enquiries@equalityni.org - Tel: 02890 890888. 
 

 
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