Diversity, Inclusion & Team Working Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the Key Principals of the Equality Act 2010?
- Unlawful to discriminate, Harass or Victimise
- Any changes to accommodate must be reasonable
- If faced with an obstacle the employer must:
* Alter it
* Remove it
* Provide alternative access
* Provide reasonable means to avoid it
What are Protected Characteristics?
Specific attributes safeguarded against discrimination under the Equality Act 2010
What are the Protected Characteristics?
- Age
- Disability
- Gender Reassignment
- Marriage & Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy & Maternity
- Race
- Religion or Belief
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
What is unconscious bias?
Social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside of their own conscious awareness
Why is it important to understand/recognise unconscious bias?
Unconscious bias can have significant influence on our attitudes & behaviours. It can influence key decisions in the workplace & contribute to inequality
How can unfair judgements be mitigated against?
Avoid making assumptions
Challenge opinions/make considered decisions
Ask for reason & justification
Be aware of unconscious bias & educate others on this
What is discrimination & how can it be avoided?
Unfair or prejudicial treatment of an individual because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
Avoided by:
Adhering to requirements of Equality Act 2010
Understand the law
Have an equality, diversity & inclusion policy
Attend anti training on equality, diversity & inclusion
Be clear on what to do if discrimination occurs
Why is it important to recognise diversity?
Allows for greater innovation, creativity &. range of skills
Increased productivity
Happier workplace & employees
Building solid relationships with colleagues & clients
Respecting & valuing the differences in people
How do you create an inclusive environment within your workplace/team?
Work to highlight & remove bias & discrimination
Recognise & be aware of culture & religious holidays
Attend & promote diversity & inclusion training
Making asking for help the norm
Ensure all voices are heard
Show appreciation
Establish a shared vision
Develop listening skills
Be fully present in all conversations
Why are inclusive environments important?
Inclusive environments are crucial for promoting dignity equality & intuitive use by everyone regardless of their abilities or background.
Provides a sense of belonging
Enhances engagement & innovation, empower participation and ultimately contribute to a more innovative & profitable workplace.
Why is team working important?
Brings together individual perspectives, experience & skills to ensure that a particular task is carried out the highest possible standard
Why is it important to recognise different characteristics/individuality within a team?
Each team member will have different strengths, by recognising this & placing the individual in roles which utilise these strengths can create, a stronger, happier, more professional, efficient & productive team
How can a team be developed into working effectively?
Clear Communication
Establish clear goals/objectives & ensure they are alined
Built trust & respect
Encourage collaboration
Skill development
What policies does your company have & how do you comply with them?
Anti-discrimination & Anit Bullying policy
Diversity & unclusion training foor everyone
Encourage diversity & inclusion
Treat everyone the same & with respect
When reviewing CV’s some firms HR dept. scrub names address & genders from CV’s to avoid unconscious bias
Birchard Review what was it & what were the key findings?
Lord Michael Birchard’s independent review commissioned by the RICS Governing Council to review the institutions purpose, governance & strategy
Primary findings focused on:
increasing diversity within the RICS
Promoting talent from a wider range of backgrounds
Public interest panel was introduced
How is the RICS promoting diversity & inclusion?
Birchard Review
New diversity & inclusion panel, increasing the voices of RICS
Matrics & Younger surveyors
Explain some of the recommendations of the Birchard Review?
Consider Global Strategy
a review of its Charter
Reinvigoration of the RICS Matrics
Establishment of an inclusion & diversity panel
What is equity and equality?
Equity recognised that not all people will a have been given the same opportunities growing up or entering the workplace. Equity seeks to address the imbalance by ensuring a person has the right tools to fulfil their potential whatever their starting point.
Equality refers to inclusive environments where all individuals have equal opportunities and access to resources regardless of their protected characteristics
What are inclusive environments?
one that recognises and accommodates differences in the way people use the built and natural environments. It facilitates dignified, equal and intuitive use by everyone.
