Benefits of EEO

Employees benefit by:

• working in a fair environment which is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment
• equal access to jobs, training and other development opportunities, and
• fair processes to deal with work-related complaints and grievances.

Managers benefit by:

• more co-operative workplace relations and reduced workplace conflict
• increased employee job satisfaction and morale, and
• increased productivity

Agencies benefit by:

• a more productive workplace
• improved efficiency of staff and better services to customers through the selection of the best applicants
• skilled staff are encouraged to remain
• improved quality of work

Customers benefit by :

• an efficient and effective Public Sector, and
• services which are responsive to the needs of our diverse community.

How does EEO reporting work?

Each Public Sector agency in NSW is required under Part 9A of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to plan and implement EEO.

They must take positive steps and show progress in achieving EEO outcomes. Each agency reports on the progress and achievements of its EEO program and provides statistics in its annual reports to the NSW Parliament and in annual reports to the Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment.

Where can you go to find out more?

Every agency has a person responsible for EEO who can assist you with:

• information on programs for members of EEO groups
• problems with discrimination or harassment
• grievance procedures
• merit selection issues, and
• any other questions or suggestions you may have about EEO in your agency
• contact your Human Resources Unit to find your EEO contact person.