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Our Equity Survey Form template gathers insights on diversity, inclusion, and fairness perceptions, guiding strategic improvements for a more equitable workplace.
Introduction
Thank you for taking the time to participate in our Equity Survey. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. This survey is confidential, and your responses will be aggregated to ensure anonymity.
Section 1: Demographic Information
1.1. Gender Identity:
Man
Woman
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify): __________
1.2. Age:
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or over
1.3. Ethnic Background: (Please select the option that best describes your background)
White:
English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish, or British
Irish
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
Any other White background (please specify): __________
Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Groups:
White and Black Caribbean
White and Black African
White and Asian
Any other Mixed or Multiple background (please specify): __________
Asian or Asian British:
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Chinese
Any other Asian background (please specify):
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The Equity Survey is designed to gather valuable insights and feedback from employees regarding their perceptions and experiences related to equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.
It aims to assess the organisation's progress in promoting fairness and equality and identify areas for improvement. By soliciting input directly from employees, the survey enables organisations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of equity and diversity practices, including any existing challenges or disparities.
Furthermore, the Equity Survey serves as a tool for fostering open dialogue and engagement among employees on topics of diversity and inclusion. It provides a platform for individuals to share their perspectives, voice concerns, and offer suggestions for enhancing equity initiatives. Through the data collected from the survey, organisations can develop targeted strategies and action plans to address identified issues, drive positive change, and create a more inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees.
This Equity survey form template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
Equality Act 2010: Requires organisations to eliminate discrimination, promote equality, and foster good relations among diverse groups.
Data Protection Act 2018 (incorporating GDPR): Mandates the handling of personal data within the equity survey in compliance with data protection regulations.
Acas Guidance on Monitoring Equality: Offers best practice guidance on conducting equality monitoring, including surveys, to identify and address inequalities.
Corporate Governance Code: Encourages companies to monitor and disclose diversity and inclusion metrics, which may include data collected through equity surveys.
Best Practice: Confidentiality and Transparency: Ensure that equity surveys are conducted confidentially, with transparent communication about the purpose and use of collected data to foster trust among employees.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Equity survey form template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles. He has extensive practical experience of managing equal opportunities and appeal processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
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