Learn about discrimination and how to ensure equal treatment of all employees.
What is discrimination?
In Denmark, it is illegal to discriminate in the workplace—both directly and indirectly. This means that employees or job applicants cannot be treated unfairly due to specific criteria such as sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, or religion. It can be difficult to determine when discrimination occurs. This article offers advice on how your company can actively work to avoid both direct and indirect discrimination in the workplace.
Tips on how to avoid discrimination
The most obvious advice is to use common sense in the workplace. That said, there are specific measures a company can take to ensure equal treatment of employees and applicants, which can be especially helpful in preventing indirect discrimination, which can be harder to identify. During the hiring process, it's a good idea to have a clear list of the skills required for the position and stick to this list during interviews. This way, all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills, and your company can evaluate applicants based on relevant competencies and hire the right person for the job, regardless of ethnicity, sexuality, or other factors.
Additionally, workplace leaders play a significant role in setting the tone within the company. A personnel policy with clear values for workplace conduct can be a good strategy to prevent discrimination. It is also important to be mindful of different needs—not everyone is the same. For example, at company events, be aware that not everyone can eat or drink the same things, so offering various options is essential. If you want to learn more about discrimination and what to do if it has already occurred in your company, you can read more in the brochure linked in this article.
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