Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking

Question 1

What is the Equalities Act 2010?

Answer 1

Law that covers everyone in Britain that protects people from discrimination, victimisation & harrassment.

Question 2

What is inclusion?

Answer 2

Where everyone is treated fairly & respectfully, given equal opportunities within the workplace and feel welcomed & comfortable.

Question 3

What are protected characteristics?

Answer 3

Characteristics that are protected by law that yoy cannot discriminate agaisnt: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage status, race, sex, religion or belief

Question 4

What makes a strong team?

Answer 4

Combination of leadership, communication, access to good resources, mutual respect, common aligned goals, patience

Question 5

What does the term “unconscious bias” mean?

Answer 5

Deeply ingrained associations that we are not aware of that have been shaped by experience, environment and upbringing