Diversity and inclusion Flashcards
How do you promote diversity and inclusion?
- Unconscious bias training.
- Promote inclusive policies.
- Let others talk in meetings.
What is an example of unconscious bias?
Gender bias (favour one gender over another).
Why is diversity important?
- Diversity of thinking.
- Attract more people to the business.
- Inclusive environment.
1 positive and 1 negative of diversity?
Diversity of thinking; culture clashes.
What is the access association?
- Create accessible environments.
- Non-profit organisation.
What do you do if a client’s gift is tickets to a charity gala?
- Hospitality under £350.
- Judge whether they’re trying to influence a business deision.
- Disproportionate/timing then I would politely decline.
What is your firms gift giving policy?
Gift value of £150 max, event value of £350 max. Proportionality, timing, influence a business decision.
Who is the RICS president?
Nicholas Maclean.
What are the characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?
- Age.
- Disability.
- Gender reassignment.
- Marriage.
- Pregnancy.
- Race.
- Religion.
- Sex.
- Sexual preference.
Can you give me some examples of working with multidisciplinary teams and individuals?
Projects:
- Contractor.
- Structural engineer.
- Building control.
- M&E engineer.
[- Marketing agent (fit out items)].
What is your understanding of inclusion within the workplace?
- Let people speak in meetings.
- Treat everyone fairly and equally.
- Create an inclusive environment.
What is meant by the term unconscious bias?
When you have biased views about certain groups because of people that you’re unaware of.
