Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking Flashcards
Tell me about your company’s diversity and inclusion policy?
Pick Evard introduced a equality diversity and inclusion plan in 2023 aim to create diverse and inclusive work culture.
Objectives
- Recruit from a diverse, qualified pool of applicants to secure high performance.
- Cultivate a culture that encourages collaboration, progression and understanding for all to contribute to their full potential
- Develop structure and strategies to give leaders ability to manage diversity, be accountable measure and refine result.
Tell me about your understanding of the equality act equality act 2010?
The Equality Act is a law which protects you from discrimination. It means that discrimination or unfair treatment on the basis of certain personal characteristics, such as age, is now against the law in almost all cases.
The Equality Act applies to discrimination based on:
Age
Race
Sex
Gender reassignment
Disability
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Marriage or civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
What is the Equalities Act 2010?
Law that covers everyone in Britain that protects people from discrimination, victimisation & harrassment.
What is discrimination?
The unfair treatment of a group of individuals based on their characteristics
What is victimisation?
When someone becomes a victim of unfair treatment after complaining or intending to for discrimination
What is discrimination?
The unfair treatment of a group of individuals based on their characteristics
What is harassment?
Unwanted behaviour which is offensive or makes you feel intimidated, it can be verbal, written or visual
What is team working?
A group of people collaborating to complete a common goal or task. Where people support one another to have an effective and efficient work method.
What is Diversity?
Involving people from a range of different backgrounds and recognising the positives that the differences can bring.
What is inclusion?
Where everyone is treated fairly & respectfully, given equal opportunities within the workplace and feel welcomed & comfortable.
