Diversity, inclusion and team working

Question 1

What do you understand about the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

UK Legislation protecting individuals from unfair treatment based on protect characteristics such as:

Age
Disability
gender reassignment
race
religion
gender
sexual orientation
marriage
maternity

The Act applies to workplaces ensuing equal opportunity and promotes fairness.

Question 2

Why is diversity and inclusion important?

Answer 2

It promotes different ideas

better ways of working within a team

Happiness

Question 3

What methods are there to help ensure sure a successful team?

Answer 3

Strong communication

Team Building

Culture

Targets

Rewards

Question 4

What is unconscious bias?

Answer 4

Unconscious bias is automatic, unintentional judgement or stereotypes we hold about people on their characteristics such as age, gender, race or appearance.

These biases influence behaviours without conscious awareness

Question 5

Why is training important?

Answer 5

So individuals can develop and reach their professional goals

Question 6

What policies does your company have in relation to diversity, inclusion and team working?

Answer 6

Bullying and harassment policy located on the AK intranet.

Details who to contact, definitions of what harassment covers, example behaviour, process of investigation, source of support.

Question 7

What key skills are there for team working?

Answer 7

Listening

Discussing

Respect

Helping

Sharing

Participating

Communication

Reflection

Question 8

What RICS Rule relates to diversity and inclusion?

Answer 8

RICS’ Rules of Conduct Rule 4 states that members and firms must treat others with respect and encourage diversity and inclusion.

Question 9

What are your company values?

Answer 9

Be approachable and act with honesty.

Effective communication.

Be ambitious and encourage our people to use their diverse backgrounds to drive innovative thinking.