Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

What is diversity and inclusion?

Answer 1

The ability to build and maintain an inclusive environment that embraces diverse culture.

Question 2

What are the protected characteristics in the UK?

Answer 2

1. Age
2. Disability
3. Marriage and Civil Partnership
4. Pregnancy and Maternity
5. Race
6. Religion and Beliefs
7. Sex and Sexual Orientation

Question 3

What are the benefits of diversity?

Answer 3

1. Higher performance
2. More perspectives
3. Greater adaptability
4. Wide ranging skills
5. Resilient community

Question 4

What is the difference between conscious and unconscious bias?

Answer 4

Conscious bias involves deliberate thoughts and attitudes.

Unconscious bias operates involuntarily and stems from social stereotypes.

Question 5

What practices can be used to ensure people are treated fairly?

Answer 5

1. Create and sustain a positive, inclusive working environment
2. Make reasonable adjustments
3. Explore how differences can be managed
4. Lead by example
5. Adapt individual working styles and organisational ways of working to facilitate contributions from all team members