Religion and Belief: Respecting and Accommodating Faith and Belief Inthe Workplace

Synopsis

A training package dealing with religious diversity in the workplace in light of the introduction of the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003.The package offers a guide to the most widely practised belief systems in the UK, including Christianity, humanism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Sikhism. It features commentary from leading figures such as Caroline Warters of BT, who is also chairperson of the Employers’ Forum on Belief, and Nicola Dandridge, head of equality at Thompsons Solicitors. Individuals explain the importance of their beliefs while experts give advice on the types of adjustments that can be made to accommodate different faith groups.

The programme comes in three parts: Introduction - This provides an overview of religion and belief at work, including legal aspects; Part 1- This documentary section enables viewers to gain an awareness of the most widely practised religions in the UK. It features a number of individuals who explain why their religious and non-religious beliefs are so important to them; Part 2 - This looks at the types of adjustments that can be made to accommodate different faith groups at work including: prayer facilities, time off for religious observance, physical contact, dress codes.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2006

Year of production

2006

Documentation

Pack includes trainer’s notes and self-study guide

Subjects

Business studies; Religious studies

Keywords

equality of opportunity; human resource management; religious belief and practice; management education; discrimination

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£1095.00 (sale) £399.00 (hire)

Availability

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Year

2007

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£1095.00 (sale) £399.00 (hire)

Availability

Sale Hire

Year

2007

Production Company

Name

BDP Media

Distributor

Name

Fenman Training

Email

service@fenman.co.uk

Web

http://www.fenman.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01353 865 350

Fax

01353 865 351

Address

Unit 2 e-space North
181 Wisbech Road
Littleport
CB6 1RA

Notes

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