Equal Opportunities
Diversity and Equal Opportunities Statement
The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is proud to be part of a multi-cultural society. ABE is an equal opportunities Awarding and Membership body. We are committed to respect for human rights and to the principle of diversity and equality in employment, membership, education, examinations, training and related activities.
We value diversity and aim to ensure that all those who work with us directly and indirectly are treated as individuals, regardless of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, gender, transgender, sexual orientation, trade union activity, unrelated criminal convictions, socio-economic background, or other relevant distinction.
As part of its commitment to diversity and equality, ABE reviews its policies and practices regularly to ensure they are consistent with current legislation.
The Association of Business Executives (ABE) aims to be an equal opportunity employer, and has a policy for this purpose.
This policy covers all aspects of employment, from vacancy advertising, selection/recruitment and training to conditions of service and reasons for termination of employment.
To ensure that this policy is operating effectively (and for no other purpose), ABE maintains records of employees' and applicants' racial origins, gender and disability.
Ongoing monitoring and regular analysis of such records provide the basis for appropriate action to eliminate unlawful direct and indirect discrimination and promote equality of opportunity.
ABE has a full policy statement on Equal Opportunities, outlining the format of selection/recruitment, training etc. and this is available upon request.