tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/organisations/office-for-equality-and-opportunity Office for Equality and Opportunity - Activity on °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï HM Government 2026-05-19T15:00:03Z /government/news/uk-to-host-european-idahot-forum-2027#2026-05-19T15:00:03Z 2026-05-19T15:00:03Z UK to host European IDAHOT+ Forum 2027 UK to serve as host nation for the European International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT+) Forum in London in May 2027. /government/publications/creating-an-action-plan-guidance-for-employers#2026-05-13T10:09:54Z 2026-05-13T10:09:54Z Guidance: Creating an action plan: guidance for employers Guidance for employers on creating an action plan to reduce your gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. /government/news/new-commissioners-appointed-to-ehrc#2026-05-12T22:59:00Z 2026-05-12T22:59:00Z New commissioners appointed to EHRC Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission /government/publications/british-sign-language-bsl-advisory-board-meeting-summaries#2026-04-21T15:26:07Z 2026-04-21T15:26:07Z Transparency data: British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board: meeting summaries Summaries of meetings of the BSL Advisory Board, which advises the government on key issues impacting BSL users and the Deaf community. /government/publications/privacy-notice-evidence-submission-for-gender-pay-gap-and-menopause-action-plan-guidance#2026-04-07T10:07:00Z 2026-04-07T10:07:00Z Guidance: Privacy notice: evidence submission for gender pay gap and menopause action plan guidance A privacy notice which sets out your rights and how we will use your personal data. /government/consultations/equality-race-and-disability-bill-mandatory-ethnicity-and-disability-pay-gap-reporting#2026-03-25T12:10:16Z 2026-03-25T12:10:16Z Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting The consultation seeks views on how to implement mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers in Great Britain. /government/news/government-commits-to-introducing-mandatory-ethnicity-and-disability-pay-gap-reporting-for-large-employers#2026-03-25T12:10:00Z 2026-03-25T12:10:00Z Government commits to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers Minority ethnic groups and disabled people are to benefit as the government commits to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay‑gap reporting for large employers. /government/news/government-launches-landmark-gender-pay-gap-and-menopause-action-plans-to-help-women-thrive-at-work#2026-03-04T15:00:00Z 2026-03-04T15:00:00Z Government launches landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plans to help women thrive at work Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day 2026. /government/publications/use-fair-and-structured-interview-techniques#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Use fair and structured interview techniques Structured interviews support fair, objective hiring. Standardised questions and scoring helps reduce bias and promotes equal opportunity. /government/publications/review-policies-and-procedures-to-meet-the-needs-of-employees-experiencing-menopause#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Review policies and procedures to meet the needs of employees experiencing menopause Ensure your organisation’s policies align with the needs of employees experiencing menopause by reviewing your policies and procedures. /government/publications/offer-mentoring-sponsorship-and-other-development-programmes#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Offer mentoring, sponsorship and other development programmes Providing development programmes, such as mentoring, gives employees a formal channel for advice and support. /government/publications/offer-workplace-adjustments-for-employees-experiencing-menopause#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Offer workplace adjustments for employees experiencing menopause Personalised workplace adjustments for employees experiencing menopause can support their wellbeing and ability to work. /government/publications/automatically-consider-eligible-employees-for-promotion#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Automatically consider eligible employees for promotion Automatically considering all eligible employees for promotion gives them the choice to opt-out rather than opt-in. /government/publications/advertise-flexible-working-arrangements-in-job-adverts#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Advertise flexible working arrangements in job adverts Flexible working policies can aid work-life balance, especially for people with caring roles. Advertising flexibility can attract a wider, more diverse group of applicants. /government/publications/encourage-applications-from-a-range-of-candidates#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Encourage applications from a range of candidates Actively seeking applications from under-represented groups can ensure a broader range of applicants for all roles. /government/publications/enhance-and-promote-flexible-working-and-leave-policies#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Enhance and promote flexible working and leave policies Enhance and promote leave policies and flexible working so employees know their entitlements and how to use them. /government/publications/make-job-descriptions-inclusive#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Make job descriptions inclusive Inclusive job descriptions can attract diverse talent by using neutral language, listing only essential requirements, and highlighting equal opportunities. /government/publications/offer-occupational-health-advice-for-employees-experiencing-menopause#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Offer occupational health advice for employees experiencing menopause Giving employees specialised occupational health advice can help them manage menopause symptoms, get support and work more comfortably. /government/publications/increase-transparency-for-pay-promotion-and-rewards#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Increase transparency for pay, promotion and rewards Transparency in pay, promotion, and bonus policies helps ensure everyone understands how decisions are made. /government/publications/train-managers-to-support-employees-experiencing-menopause#2026-03-04T13:00:00Z 2026-03-04T13:00:00Z Guidance: Train managers to support employees experiencing menopause Manager training can help organisations support employees experiencing menopause.