Diversity Toolbox for road transport

Date: 09.10.2023

Transporting New Zealand’s Diversity Toolbox is a free set of practical tools and resources to help road freight businesses foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The latest development in the Driving Change Diversity Programme is Transporting New Zealand’s (TNZ) Diversity Toolbox, a free set of practical tools and resources to help road freight businesses foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Toolbox focuses on three priority areas:

• inclusive recruitment and hiring practices,
• encouraging employees to speak up about workplace issues, and
• supporting employees who are neurodiverse, or who experience bullying and harassment, or who are dealing with mental health issues.

TNZ says the guidance and associated tools will be useful for all transport businesses, whether diversity is already a longstanding priority or if they’re taking some first steps towards supporting a more inclusive workplace.

Transporting New Zealand policy and projects advisor Billy Clemens says he’s confident that trucking businesses of all sizes will find the resources and tools helpful.

"We encourage all trucking operators to download or order the Diversity Toolbox resources. You might end up using the inclusive job advertisement template, sticking up one of the customisable posters in the smoko room, or reviewing your policies and processes against the best practice guidance.

"There’s something in here for all transport businesses, even if you’re one of the many operators already doing great work to create a supportive environment for all your staff."  

The free resources can be downloaded or ordered directly by transport businesses at roadtosuccess.nz.

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