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our philosophy

Difference is what makes us diverse. Equal opportunity
is what we all deserve.

In a nutshell...

Here at EqualTwo Consultancy, our philosophy is:

• Recognising and valuing difference
• Addressing inequality
• Meeting the needs of a diverse population
• Promoting inclusion
• Advising on changing legislation.

Effective response

A truly effective response to equality, diversity and inclusion should be at the heart of every organisation. A comprehensive policy and practical procedures should embrace key elements of best practice in employment and service delivery.
about us

EqualTwo Consultancy

Based in Suffolk, we offer a wide range of approaches that are tailor- made for integrating equality, diversity and inclusion into the day-to-day business of your organisation. Our Associate Consultants come from diverse backgrounds, bringing with them immense knowledge, skills and expertise. We are confident that our work enables our clients to achieve their milestones and targets, while at the same time, develop their staff to their full potential.

The equalities agenda

An organisation's people are its most critical asset. By dealing with all human resource issues positively and creatively, and by embracing the differences in your people's backgrounds, cultures, experience and expertise, you will be able to optimise their achievements. This is imperative to meeting business objectives. It will present some enormous challenges, but even more extraordinary opportunities.
what we do

Training and Consultancy

Here at EqualTwo, we provide a wide range of training and consultancy services, including:

• Generic diversity awareness (equality issues)
• Managing attendance
• Positive action management and courses
• Community and race relations
• Legislative compliance (equality issues)
• Managing flexible working
• Recruitment: selection and retention
• Appraisal and performance management
• Research and development
• Mentoring / coaching
• Employee relations
• Policy review and scrutiny
• Effective team building
• Harassment and bullying in the workplace
• Impact analysis
• Equality and diversity training needs analysis
• Training the trainers.
who we work with

Public and private sector

EqualTwo Training and Consultancy works with a wide variety of public and private sector organisations, including:

• Criminal Justice Agencies
• Local Authorities
• Businesses of any size
• Focus Community Groups and Charities
• Registered Social Landlords.

 

"... Jane was easy to work with, providing
a prompt and professional approach at
all times, with opinions which were both
objective and constructive. I would not
hesitate to recommend her..."

Bryan Nicholls, Executive Director,
Mid-Suffolk District Council.


"... The findings and suggestions made by
Shammi in his excellent report formed the
basis of how we took forward equality and
diversity issues in the Essex CPS area..."

John Bell, Chief Crown Prosecutor,
Crown Prosecution Service, Essex.

who we are

Jane Basham, MCIPD

With full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD), Jane has a strong retail management back-ground, having worked across the UK. Additionally, she has over 15 years extensive human resource management experience. This work spans both the public and the private sectors, most notably with Tesco and the Health Service, with emphasis on the resolution of complex industrial relations matters. More recently, as Personnel Manager for the Suffolk Constabulary, Jane led it to become the top performing police service in the UK, in Human Resource Management terms, specifically focusing on Black and minority ethnic recruitment and retention, sickness reduction, and female under-representation issues.

Jane has an extensive training portfolio, applying human resource policy and strategy in a practical and common-sense manner. She is able to demystify the complexities of employment law for managers and supervisors. As a consultant, Jane has provided services for a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing providers, charities and police services.

mobile: 07811 064522

Shammi Jalota, BSc

Shammi's community/race relations and broader diversity experience spans over 10 years. He has delivered training and consultancy to a variety of voluntary and statutory bodies across the UK. He has vast experience of local Government and the Criminal Justice System. Shammi has a breadth of knowledge of equal opportunity audits and analysis, policy-making advice, and practical support with strategic development.

Shammi has spent over seven years working with Black and minority groups and communities throughout the country, focusing on race and broader diversity issues. He has proven skills in the development of human and sustainable community resources. Central to all of his work are the notions of focusing on individual responsibility, and helping clients to look at their own attitudes to 'difference' rather than looking at the characteristics of different groups. Some of Shammi's clients include Essex Constabulary, Crown Prosecution Service Essex and Hertfordshire, NSPCC, Colchester Borough Council, Oxford City Council, Cambridgeshire Youth Offending Service, and housing providers.

mobile: 07833 578292

Registered Office:
EqualTwo Ltd Diversity Training and Consultancy
Wisteria House, No. 1 High Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5AH.