Diversity, inclusion and team-working

Question 1

What are the 9 protected characteristics in the equality act 2010

Answer 1

Gender
Sex
Sexual orientation
Age
Disability
Race
Religion
Marriage
Pregnancy

Question 2

What is unconscious bias?

Answer 2

It relates to associations we hold which are deeply ingrained and outside of our conscious awareness or control. We can make decisions based on our unconscious bias without realising.

Question 3

Why is cross team collaboration important?

Answer 3

It allows me and my company to offer the best scope of services and over deliver on the clients objectives.
People in other teams will be more knowledgeable and skilled in those areas than myself and can give a better service.

Question 4

How does good team working happen?

Answer 4

Listening
discussing
respecting
helping
sharing
communication
persuading.

Question 5

What did you learn in your unconscious bias cpd

Answer 5

Everyone has it, it is ingrained in us.
Once we accept that we can learnways to mitigate it.

Question 6

What are the ways to mitigate unconscious bias

Answer 6

Blind CV process.
Training and staff training

Question 7

What are the various reasonable adjustments an employer may have to make for their employees?↓

Answer 7

1. Providing recruitment literature in large print
2. Allowing a guide or hearing dog into the workplace
3. Purchasing a specialist equipment, such as an ergonomic chair.
4. Including disabled parking space in the car park
5. Allowing different start and end times to the working day.