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Research:

Employers' experiences in addressing sexual orientation, religion and belief at work

Resource summary

In March 2008, the CIPD and Acas commissioned the Qualitative Research Unit at NatCen to carry out a deliberative research study to find out how organisations respond to issues relating to sexual orientation (SO) and religion and/or belief (RB), jointly referred to as SORB, in the workplace.

It focuses on:
  • management experiences of handling SORB at work, including positive and negative issues
  • strategies and policies
  • conflict resolution strategies, including the use of grievance and disciplinary processes, the role of third parties, and mediation
  • employers’ advice and information needs, including awareness of legal obligations, guidance and support
  • examples of good practice solutions.