Equality and non-discrimination plan for the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department
Nyman, Anne-Mari (2023)
2023
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The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the current situation of equality and non-discrimination within the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department, and based on that information, to conduct an extensive equality and non-discrimination plan for them. The aim was to clarify the concept of equality and non-discrimination, and put up clear guidelines for the organization to promote equality.
The theoretical framework of this thesis consists of diversity management, organization culture, and relevant laws and concepts related to equality. The study was carried out as a case study research. The research material was collected with a survey.
The equality and non-discrimination plan created as part of this thesis explains the principles of equality and non-discrimination, as well as the legal basis for planning. The plan includes sections on management, recruitment, orientation, communication, personnel training, and occupational health and safety in matters related to improving equality. Concrete development proposals are also described in the plan. In addition, implementation, monitoring and evaluation are represented.
According to the research results, equality and non-discrimination are not fully realized in the Rescue Department. The current situation suggests that increasing awareness of equality and non-discrimination is necessary. The plan created gives the organization clear, practical measures to pro-mote equality. After all, it will increase employees’ psychological safety and trust towards the employer.
The theoretical framework of this thesis consists of diversity management, organization culture, and relevant laws and concepts related to equality. The study was carried out as a case study research. The research material was collected with a survey.
The equality and non-discrimination plan created as part of this thesis explains the principles of equality and non-discrimination, as well as the legal basis for planning. The plan includes sections on management, recruitment, orientation, communication, personnel training, and occupational health and safety in matters related to improving equality. Concrete development proposals are also described in the plan. In addition, implementation, monitoring and evaluation are represented.
According to the research results, equality and non-discrimination are not fully realized in the Rescue Department. The current situation suggests that increasing awareness of equality and non-discrimination is necessary. The plan created gives the organization clear, practical measures to pro-mote equality. After all, it will increase employees’ psychological safety and trust towards the employer.