View From: ABDO

Last year, ABDO conducted a survey of members seeking their views and experiences of discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics as listed in the Equality Act. Now the organisation is launching new guidance for members on diversity, equality and inclusion.

The responses in ABDO’s survey were disheartening, showing that there was an unacceptable level of understanding and support within our industry. Four main points came to light: 21% of those who responded did not know if there was a discrimination or harassment policy within their workplace; 47% of women had experienced some degree of prejudice over their gender; 32% reported prejudice over their age and 24% experienced prejudice over their race.