You can visit the Commission for Racial Equality's (CRE) web site by clicking this link www.cre.gov.uk.  For information from the CRE which is pertinent to small businesses visit www.cre.gov.uk/smallbusiness.  Alternatively you can access the CRE's SME Guide here:-

 

The CRE understands the everyday pressures smaller businesses face, which is why they’ve produced ‘Racial Equality and the Smaller Business - a practical guide’.

This free guide, available as a CD-ROM, offers clear, practical advice to help you develop policies and procedures that avoid unlawful discrimination and ensure equality and fair treatment for everyone.

It covers important aspects of employment, such as recruitment and selection, and customer service.

Real-life examples demonstrate how the principles apply within the context of a smaller business. Sample policies and procedures are provided for you to adapt for your particular circumstances.

The guide has been produced with the support of HSBC plc and The Post Office.

The CD-ROM runs on Windows and Macintosh operating systems. You can also download the guide directly from this website as an Acrobat (.pdf) file.  To order ‘Racial Equality and the Smaller Business - a practical guide’ tel: TSO on 0870 240 3697.  Or download the pdf:-