Diversity, inclusion and teamworking

Question 1

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.

The nine characteristics are as follows:

Gender reassignment

Sex

Sexual orientation

Age

Disability

Race

Religion or belief

Marriage and partnership

Pregnancy and maternity

Question 2

What is Unconscious Bias?

Answer 2

Your previous life experiences have affected you unconsciously in a way which would be deemed discriminatively.

Question 3

What are the five biases?

Answer 3

Gender
Beauty
Conformity
Affinity
Confirmation

Question 4

Workman’s diversity procedure

Answer 4

Providing an inclusive, accessible and non-discriminatory work
environment and to promoting a culture that actively values Diversity and Equality. It recognises that the presence and success of a broad range of talented people of different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way we work.

Question 5

What are some ways to recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and incorporate them?

Answer 5

Clear communication which is inclusive rather than discriminatory

Following the Equality Act 2010

Recruitment techniques which recognise and address unconscious bias