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HR Equality and Opportunities Tim Wess. Equality issues in different countries Room for conflict? Ways to improve quality of life? Game changing?

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1 HR Equality and Opportunities Tim Wess

2 Equality issues in different countries Room for conflict? Ways to improve quality of life? Game changing?

3 Gender equality within hierarchies Racial representation reflecting local area Age profile and assumptions LGBT openness in different societies. Work/life balance and the risk of burnout Family friendly policies. Mental health issues on increase. Issues

4 A typical national context? The UK Equality act Updates on the Disability Discrimination Act in 2010 supports people with multiple cases of discrimination Tightens cases for bullying and indirect discrimination based on home life, etc. Considers hidden disabilities

5 A charter and award for UK science to foster gender equality in STEM subjects. Embraced by few in 2008, then in 2011 a statement by Sali Davies that all entities applying for funding from NIHR need Athena SWAN silver award by 2014 Scramble! Athena SWAN

6 Awareness raising Implementation of legislation Lines of reporting Action plans for equality Mainstreaming of equality issues Solutions?

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