Diversity, inclusion and teamworking Flashcards
Why is diversity and inclusivity valuable to businesses / teams?
Research has shown many benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Higher revenue growth
Greater readiness to innovate
Increased ability to recruit a diverse talent pool
5.4 times higher employee retention
What are the differences between diversity and inclusion?
Diversity focuses on the makeup of your workforce
Inclusion is a measure of culture that enables diversity to thrive
What is unconscious bias and how can you reduce it?
Attitudes held subconsciously and affect the way individuals feel and think about others around them, that may not be right or reasonable
- Training to be aware of unconscious bias
- Keep a written record of why decisions were made
What policies does your company have and how do you comply with them?
Equality and Diversity Policy Statement- Guidelines to equality and diversity.
Recruitment – More than one person involved in interview stage and will have received appropriate selection training to include equal opportunities.
Explain what the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark is.
Launched in 2015- to improve diversity in the profession as it was falling behind.
a self-assessment tool, designed to help firms in the profession gain competitive advantage and a diverse workforce.
What is a RACI matrix?
Also called a RACI matrix, RACI charts are a type of responsibility assignment matrices
What legislation relates to selecting a project team?
CDM Regulations 2015
Why is accountability and responsibility important when working in a team?
Accountability often motivates team members to complete their work properly. It can also allow them to learn more about the roles of their teammates. This knowledge usually results in higher team transparency and improved collaboration and support
Explain how the RICS Rules of Conduct relate to inclusion and diversity
Rule 4 - Firms and Members must respect others and encourage diversity and inclusion
Which ISO relates to inclusion and diversity?
ISO 30415 is a guideline, which helps to develop an inclusive workplace requiring an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I), addressing inequalities in organizational systems, policies, processes and practices.
What is Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE)?
EDGE is the leading global assessment and business certification for gender and intersectional equity. EDGE certification involves a rigorous third-party review of representation across the pipeline, pay equity, effectiveness of policies and practices, and inclusiveness of an organisation’s culture
What is neurodiversity?
the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioural traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population (used especially in the context of autistic spectrum disorders).
How and why should neurodiversity be accommodated in the workplace?
Individuals with autism may be sensitive to things like temperature, sound, and lighting. As such, you may need to provide accommodations such as noise-canceling headphones, privacy rooms, or flexible work schedules, so employees can be their most productive.
What does PAS 6463:2022 cover?
It gives guidance on the design of the built environment to include the needs of people who experience sensory or neurological processing differences. It covers buildings and external spaces for public and commercial use, and residential accommodation for independent or supported living.
Explain the aims of the Memorandum of Understanding: Creating a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Built Environment Sector.
Built environment sector bodies unite to improve diversity and inclusion. Key membership bodies in the built environment sector have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive forward the creation of a more diverse, equitable and inclusive sector - ensuring it is more representative of the society it serves
