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1
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The inclusion strategy report march 2016 identified common themes to a wide range of organisations that need to be addressed
What were the key themes?

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1/Addressing unconscious bias ( institutional racism, sexism, homophobia) ignorance
2/ reflecting service users ( clients) vital
3/ proactive recruitment strategies
4/ mentoring individuals, educating managers
5/ effective comms in dispersed workforces
6/ flexibility and openness to staff suggestions
7/ workforces encouraged to reflect their authentic selves are happier and more productive.

2
Q

What is the draft inclusion strategy 2016

A

A proposed 10 year strategy that recognises the Brigades Excellence over the last 10 years in inclusion but identifies key themes where improvements can be made.

3
Q

The draft strategy recommends to Members a “step-change” through 6 strategic objectives.
What are they?

A

1/ develop an inclusive culture
2/ political & professional leadership to the inclusion agenda
3/ support our colleagues
4/ recruit, retain, support, promote a diverse workforce
5/ deliver service to diverse communities
6/ use positive purchasing power.

4
Q

What strategy does the report state will be its primary intervention in dealing with bullying and harassment?

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Mediation ( where all parties agree) use an independent 3rd party. Hoped early intervention will resolve the problems and prevent escalation

5
Q

The inclusion strategy will run across a number of departments, how will this be managed and what will their three key roles be?

A

The Inclusion Board. Set up and chaired by the Commissioner. Meeting quarterly in first year
Key areas:
1/ oversee delivery and review of action plan
2/ monitor outcomes delivered
3/ act as a forum for representative bodies, support groups and to engage with strategic managers.

6
Q

What are the strategic objectives

A

Develop inclusive culture

7
Q

The Brigade has an equalities strategy in 1996. What was this based on and what replaced it.

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Based on the :
1/ Sex discrimination act 1975
2/ Race Relations act 1976
3/ Disability Discrimination Act 1996.

These three acts were unified under the Equality Act 2010

8
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What are the Brigades “Values”

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Fairness
Integrity 
Respect 
Service 
Trust

F I R S T

9
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What was the purpose of the inclusion strategy.

A

To deliver a stepped change in our performance on diversity

10
Q
% Change LFB
Women
BAME
LGBT
Disability
A
    1. 18

Women. 6.5. 6.8. 7.2

BAME. 12.2. 12.6. 13.8. 41%

LBGT. 3.6. 3.6.

Disab. 3.0. 3.2

11
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Support Groups etc

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BAME

LGBTYouth engagement schemes eg Cadets Apprentice schemes.