Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

What are the 9 protected characteristics?

Answer 1

• Race
• Religion
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Gender reassignment
• Marital status
• Pregnancy
• Age
• Disability

Question 2

What is BE Inclusive?

Answer 2

B.E. Inclusive (Built Environment Inclusive) is an initiative signed up to by 6 construction organisations.

The aim is to:
- Standardise data collection
- Help the transition from students to the workforce
- Better D&I knowledge in the industry

Question 3

What is workplace diversity?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the advantages of diversity?

Answer 4

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 5

What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?

Answer 5

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

Inclusion - Making everyone feels welcome.

Question 6

What is meant by unconscious bias?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Can you explain what equal opportunity is?

Answer 7

Ensuring everyone has equal opportunities.

Question 8

What is teamwork?

Answer 8

A group of people working towards a common goal.

Question 9

What makes a strong and effective team?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What are the benefits of teamwork?

Answer 10

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