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Equal Employment Policy PDF Print E-mail

At CPD Group we believe our future depends upon attracting and retaining high calibre people. In support of this, all employees have the right to a working environment that will allow individuals to reach their full potential.

We are a multi-cultural company who employ a variety of different individuals with different values, beliefs and backgrounds. We have a sponsorship program in place to support a multi-cultural workforce and as a result have hired individuals from all areas of the globe.  We intend that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, workforce and social activities are free of discriminatory practices.  CPD ensures that the selection for jobs and career progression will be determined by personal merit, competency, ability to effectively perform the job and, at times, potential to advance within the company.  At CPD there shall be no discrimination relating to:

  • Race or Colour
  • Gender
  • Sexual Preference
  • Age
  • Marital Status
  • Disability
  • Religion
  • Pregnancy
  • Political Opinion
  • Social Origin
  • Trade Union Membership
  • Medical Record
  • National Extraction
  • Family Responsibilities
  • Ethnic Origin

Harassment

Harassment is a form of discrimination. It is behaviour which is regarded as uninvited and unwelcome, and is offensive, humiliating and/or intimidating. Harassment may be verbal, written, visual or physical. It may include, but is not limited to, items such as:

  • Practical / mocking jokes or offensive remarks harping on race, disability, sexual preference or religion.
  • Stereotyping of particular ethnic groups, disabilities, religion or sexual preference.
  • Comments on physical appearance, disability, dress, private life or religion.
  • Campaigns of hate and/or silence.
  • Use of offensive language, including swearing.
  • Distribution or display of sexually explicit material, or material that is demeaning or offensive on the grounds of race, disability, religion or sexual preference.
  • Demands or even subtle pressures for sexual favours.
  • Staring, leering, patting, pinching, touching or any other form of unnecessary familiarity.
  • Sexually suggestive behaviour or sexual jokes.
  • Physical or sexual assault.

By working together with mutual respect and understanding, common courtesy, trust and cooperation amongst all employees, we can maintain a positive work environment which supports individual dignity