Skillset's commitment to Diversity
"If your business is telling stories about the society in which you work, it makes sense to ensure the people who tell the stories are representative of the society as a whole"
(Skills for Tomorrow's Media, Skillset/DCMS)
Skillset is passionate about promoting diversity, which remains a key focus within the creative media industries. Certain groups are still underrepresented within the workforce, as highlighted in the Skillset Employment Census 2006 which uncovered the following information about gaps in the industries' demographic make-up:
- Only 38% of audio visual employees are women
- Only 7.4% of employees are from minority ethnic groups
- Employees with disabilities account for only 1.0% of the workforce
- Those aged 50 years and over make up only 15% of employees
Our Diversity Policy, Strategy and Action Plans set out our overall approach to diversity within Skillset and in the wider creative media industries. Follow the links below to access the full documents and to find out more about our commitment to diversity.
Skillset's Diversity Policy and Strategy
Our Diversity Policy, Strategy and Action Plans set out our overall approach to diversity within Skillset and in the wider industries. Download the documents here.
Read MoreSupporting disability
With the support of the Broadcasting and Creative Industries Disability Network, Skillset have now produced a Disability Action Plan.
Read MoreBalancing Children and Work in the Audio Visual Industries
The first study that goes beyond anecdote to explore the impact that working in TV and film has on the decision to start a family, to balance work and home responsibilities, and to stay in or return to the industries.
Read MorePutting talent first: The Audio Visual Entrepreneurship Development Partnership
In the last couple of years, well over 700 people from groups under-represented in the UK's creative media industries have had their lives changed, thanks to the support of the Audio Visual Entrepreneurship Development Partnership - watch their stories here.
Read MoreDiversity Toolkit
Find out how you can help make the film industry more diverse and inclusive - and help your business grow - with the UK Film Council's Diversity Toolkit
Read MoreSkillset becomes Stonewall Diversity Champion
Skillset has joined Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme which promotes equality in the workplace for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees. This programme brings together the UK's top employers in order to explore the impact of best practice on markets and business.
Read MoreDiversity links
Diversity is a key focus within the audio visual industries as certain groups are under represented within the workforce. Skillset supports diversity in all its activities.
Read MoreDiversity - Who to Contact
All Skillset staff are responsible for implementing our work on Diversity, but our strategy and activities are led by key 'champions' across the organisation.
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