9. DIT

Question 1

What is equality?

Answer 1

Equality ensures fair treatment and opportunities for everyone.

Question 2

What is diversity?

Answer 2

Diversity is about recognising, respecting, and valuing the difference in individuals. The benefit is having a range of perspectives in decision-making, problem solving and innovation.

Question 3

What is inclusion?

Answer 3

Inclusion is where people’s differences are valued. Creating an environment where everybody has what they need to thrive. An inclusive workplace culture has fair policies and practices in place.

Question 4

What are your project EDI pillars, and what do they do?

Answer 4

5 SCS EDI Pillars:
* Lead
* Represent
* Belong
* Champion
* Transform
These help build our inclusive culture, that values diversity.

Question 5

What is Costain’s EDI strategy?

Answer 5

The inclusion strategy mentions diversifying Costain’s population to be 33% female by 2024. More LGBT+ events / involvement is also mentioned.

Question 6

What is Costain’s EDI goal?

Answer 6

A workforce that is representative of society.

Question 7

What is EDAC?

Answer 7

Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant

Question 8

What is a RACI matrix?

Answer 8

Responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed.

It is a matrix for responsibility assignment. It gives insight into the responsibilities of various roles.

Question 9

Do you know anything about unconscious bias?

How do you overcome it?

Answer 9

Unconscious Bias refers to judgements we make without realising. These biases influence our actions every day and are shaped by our experiences.

Acknowledge your judgement, seek different perspective, examine the options and make a decision.