Habic conducts equality, diversity and inclusion research

The Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (Habic) is conducting research regarding equality, diversity and inclusion in the personal grooming industry.

The industry body is asking that members take the time to give their feedback on this piece of research, and to share the relevant surveys with their employees and clients. There are three surveys in total – one for employers, one for employees and one for clients – and they are located on the Habic website.

The aim of the survey is to gain an overview of the practices across the sector in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion. According to Habic, this is a critical topic as the issues of equality, diversity and inclusion affect everyone in some way.

The survey will then provide the organisation with a benchmark on which to develop best practice, it said. In addition to this, the survey also aims to establish what supports and/or training the workforce needs in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Following on from this research, there will be relevant bespoke training delivered by the Irish Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

The survey is completely anonymous and only for use by Habic and Image Skillnet.