In this essay you are asked to reflect on your own critical understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in the contemporary workplace and consider how improvements can be made to ensure organisations are ready for the new world of work. You need to evaluate the current status of equality, diversity and inclusion, and consider where it needs to be. You need to provide a critical argument on why equality, diversity and inclusion should be a priority for organisations in the UK. Consider this from the perspective of three of the protected characteristics