Diversity, inclusion and teamworking

Question 1

1. Why is D&I important

Answer 1

a. Due to the nature of a surveyors work I work with a multitude of people on a day to day basis and it is important to treat everyone equally and politely.

Question 2

2. Why is D&I important within a team?

Answer 2

a. It is important so that I can understand the behaviours and dynamics. Being able to support people on weaker skills and use those with stronger skills. By having a diverse team it means thoughts and opinions are diverse meaning new innovative ideas.

Question 3

3. How does your company ensure diversity and inclusion?

Answer 3

a. They have multiple working groups within the business that represent different protected groups such as gender, learning difficulties/disabilities, LGBTQ+ and race.

Question 4

4. What is the act for D&I?

Answer 4

a. Equality Act 2010

Question 5

5. What are the 9 protected traits of Equality Act 2010?

Answer 5

a. Gender reassignment
b. Sex
c. Age
d. Race
e. Married
f. Sexual orientation
g. Disability
h. Religion
i. Pregnancy

Question 6

1. Why is inclusive environments important?

Answer 6

a. It is important so that buildings, land and spaces are designed so that everyone can use and are able to be adapted for all users. An example of this would be a shopping centre that provides a specific day that is quieter for more vulnerable people or reducing the lighting and music for those with Autism.