An Analysis of Equality and Diversity in the NHS Workforce: A Report

This report examines equality and diversity within the NHS workforce, focusing on the impact of these factors on business growth. The study utilizes a qualitative research approach, collecting primary data through a random sampling method. Key themes explored include employee perceptions of equality, the prevalence of discrimination, and the outcomes of diversity initiatives, such as increased productivity. The report analyzes strategies employed by the NHS, including training programs, flexible working hours, and employee involvement in decision-making. Furthermore, it assesses the role of leadership in monitoring and promoting diversity, as well as the effectiveness of HR policies and the frequency of training sessions. The findings highlight the importance of fostering an inclusive environment and suggest areas for improvement in promoting equality and diversity within the NHS.

Equality and Diversity

AIM : To analyse impact of equality and diversity within workforce and how it enable business for effective growth on various grounds.
A study on NHS
Objectives
To identify the concept of equality and diversity among employees
To evaluate methods for enhancing equality and diversity on varied grounds
To analyse various challenges which companies face for effective implementation
To recommend new strategies for enhancing equality and diversity

Research type Qualitative
Research approach Inductive
RESEARCH
philosophy
Interpretivism
Data collection Primary data
Sampling Random sampling
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

THEME 1: NHS been focusing on equality and diversity aspects within workforce to generate
motivation and effective scale performance parameters
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Yes 25
 No 5
TOTAL 30

Theme 2: No of employees being discriminated on basis of gender, sexual, religious, factors at
workplace by leaders and managers
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Agree 5
 Disagree 25
TOTAL 30

Theme 3: Outcomes of equality and diversity within workplace
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Increase productivity 10
 Reduce employee
turnover
10
 All the above 10
TOTAL 30

Theme 4: Strategies NHS focusing on, to manage equality and diversity within the company
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Providing training and
development for
improve skills
10
 Providing flexibility
working hours
5
 Involving employees in
decision-making
5
 All the above 10
TOTAL 30

THEME 5: Leaders been taking effective steps to monitor regular check on discrimination based on
gender, sexual, religious aspects and age factors at workplace
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Yes 20
 No 5
 Not sure 5
TOTAL 30

Theme 6: Leaders at NHS have strong focus towards increasing diverse reach among employees by
taking regular brainstorming sessions at workforce
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Yes 25
 No 5
TOTAL 30

Theme 7: HR policies at NHS practically focus on equality and diversity enhanced working
fundamental strategies for effective implementation at workforce
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Agree 25
 Disagree 5
TOTAL 30

Theme 8: Regular training sessions and group discussions taking place at NHS for bringing motivation
within workforce at company working standards
PARTICULARS RESPONSES
 Once a week 10
 Once a month 15
 Rarely conducted 5
TOTAL 30