Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

What is workplace diversity?

Answer 1

When a company hires people from a range of ages, genders, races, cultures, sexuality, languages, countries, backgrounds etc.

Question 2

What are the advantages of diversity?

Answer 2

1) Different ideas and new ways of thinking
2) Diverse backgrounds bring different experiences.
3) A diverse workforce adds to the companies brand and culture.

Question 3

What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?

Answer 3

Diversity - The characteristics and things that make us all different.

Inclusion - Making everyone feels welcome.

Question 4

What is meant by unconscious bias?

Answer 4

The underlying attitudes and stereotypes someone unconsciously attributes to other people.

Question 5

Can you explain what equal opportunity is?

Answer 5

Ensuring everyone has equal opportunities.

Question 6

What is teamwork?

Answer 6

A group of people working towards a common goal.

Question 7

What makes a strong and effective team?

Answer 7

1) A common sense of purpose
2) Mutual respect
3) Mutual trust
4) Resources to achieve objectives
5) Willingness to speak openly

Question 8

What are the benefits of teamwork?

Answer 8

1) Shared workload
2) Common purpose and goals
3) Improved quality
4) Improved productivity
5) Utilise different skillsets