Diversity Includion And Teamwork

Question 1

What are the 9 protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010

Answer 1

Gender
Sex
Sexual orientation
Age
Disability
Race
Religion
Marriage
Pregnancy or maternity

Question 2

Rule 4 of the RICS Rules of Conduct 2021 is what and provides what guidance

Answer 2

Respect and encourage diversity and inclusion

Guidance for different sized firms

Question 3

Sole practitioner guidance on on DEI

Answer 3

Ensure your offices are more accessible for visitors
• Consider how to make your website and other communications accessible to all
• Challenge behaviour that is exclusionary
• Diversify your supply chain and champion minority owned businesses

Question 4

Small firm guidance on DEI

Answer 4

• Think about how to recruit to attract a wider range of talent
• Job descriptions and adverts should be inclusive
• Put in place workplace policies such as for acceptable behaviour, parental leave, caring responsibilities and well-being
• Create consistent onboarding policies

Question 5

Guidance for large firms DEI

Answer 5

Remove bias from recruitment
Collect and publish EDI data regarding the diversity of the workforce and use it to drive EDI act
• Provide staff training on EDI policies and inclusive practice
•Support employee groups that support different communities

Question 6

What is unconscious bias?

Answer 6

Relates to the associations we hold which are deeply ingrained and outside our conscious awareness or control

Positive actions should be taken to aboid unconscious bias

Question 7

The RICS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding Action Plan

Answer 7

Create a more diverse equitable and inclusive sector