DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION POLICY

 

LS Productions is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and the crew we engage. It is within our best interest to promote diversity, eliminate discrimination in the workplace, and establish an inclusive culture where each individual feels supported and able to be their authentic self.

 

This policy applies to all employees, including workers, contractors, volunteers, interns and apprentices. This policy also applies to job applicants. LS Productions selects individuals for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit, based wholly on their aptitude and ability.

 

Our aim is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly at each stage of the employment life cycle. Everyone will be respected and valued regardless of their background, personal characteristics, skills and motivations. LS Productions recognises that a diverse workforce results in increased levels of innovation and more effective problem solving. All employees will be supported and encouraged to develop their skills to reach their full potential. Utilising each person's unique talents will maximise the efficiency of the entire workforce.

 

This policy reinforces our commitment to change and to giving opportunities to underrepresented and disadvantaged groups regardless of;

  • disability;
  • gender, gender identity or gender reassignment status;
  • marriage and civil partnership;
  • race, racial group, ethnic or national origin, or nationality;
  • religion or belief;
  • sexual orientation;
  • age;
  • pregnancy and maternity;
  • Other people in underrepresented and disadvantaged socio-economic groups.

We are also committed to combatting unlawful discrimination particularly, but not limited to, the above groups.

Our Commitments

We believe that a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion not only benefits our organisation but supports wellbeing and enables our people to work better because they can be themselves and feel that they belong.

We are committed to promoting a working environment based on dignity, trust and respect, and one that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation, by:

  • Creating an environment where differences and individual contributions are recognised and valued.
  • Creating a working environment that promotes dignity and respect for everyone.
  • Disciplining those who bully or harass.
  • Providing all employees with training, development, and progression opportunities.
  • Promoting equality in the workplace.
  • Encouraging anyone who feels they have been subject to discrimination to raise their concerns so we can apply corrective measures.
  • To encourage employees to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
  • Regularly reviewing practices and procedures to ensure fairness is maintained at all times.

Achieving Our Targets

Recruitment

  • We will take reasonable and appropriate steps to encourage job application from as diverse a range of people as possible.
  • We will ensure that the language used in job adverts is neutral and inclusive of those in underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
  • We will do our best to reach underrepresented or disadvantaged groups by partnering with organisations who are educating or seeking opportunities for such groups.

Training

  • We will provide employees with training to better understand unconscious bias and promote our equality, diversity and inclusion objectives generally, as set out in this policy.
  • We will provide internships and work experience for people from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. We may offer:

o    One week’s experience of our working environment to someone who approaches us seeking experience of our business, comprising shadowing one or more of our employees and learning about our business but not undertaking any work.

 

Mentorship Program

  • We will encourage all employees to become involved in a mentorship program and help mentors to support their mentees.
  • We will consider requests for funded mentorship on a case by case basis, approval for funding towards mentorship opportunities should be requested from the Operations Director.

Safe and Inclusive Working Environment

  • We will continue to provide a working environment free from bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, whilst promoting dignity and respect for all.
  • We strive to be a space where individual differences and the contribution of all employees are recognised and valued.
  • We will ensure there are clear, well-communicated procedures in place explaining how to raise All relevant issues will be taken seriously and investigated. They will be considered and acted upon with a focus on independence, timeliness and impartiality. We will ensure that appropriate support is in place for those who raise complaints.
  • We will raise awareness of our equality duties and our wider commitment to equality and inclusion; ensuring that all employees are aware of their responsibilities and the behaviours we expect. 

Our Ongoing Commitment

All employees will be informed that an equality and diversity policy is in operation and that they are obligated to comply with its requirements and promote fairness in the workplace. The policy will also be shared with stakeholders, customers,

sub-contractors, and job applicants.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy is fully supported by senior management and has been agreed with employee representatives. The policy will be monitored and reviewed annually to ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is continually promoted in the workplace.

 

Version dated : August 2024

Next version : August 2026