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.
What are some types of teams?
- Office Teams.
- Project Teams.
- Accounts Teams.
- Design Teams.
What are some examples of Team Working you have demonstrated?
- Working with the project teams
- Working with my team in my company
What is workplace diversity?
- Diversity in the workplace relates to the acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds.
- Ensuring diversity in the workplace is an important asset of an organisation as it acknowledges the individual strengths of each employee and the potential they bring.
What are some advantages of a diverse team?
- Increased productivity - A diversity of talent will result in a broader range of skills amongst the team and result in increased productivity.
- Increased creativity - Differing skill sets and perspectives within the team will increase the chance of generating solutions to workplace problems.
- Improved cultural awareness - A diverse range of cultures within the workplace allows companies to operate more effectively within a global market place. For example, having access to an employee who speaks Mandarin will be a great asset for a company operating in China.
- A positive reputation - Companies that have a diverse workplace are often perceived as better employers. Potential employees want an employer who accepts and is tolerant of all backgrounds and
who treats their employees fairly.
What are inclusive environments?
- A culturally inclusive environment requires mutual respect, effective relationships, clear communication, understanding of expectations and critical self-reflection.
- Within an inclusive environment, people of all cultural orientations can freely express who they are, their own opinions and points of view.
Why are inclusive environments important?
According to Deloitte’s article on diversity and inclusion, it states, “A growing body of research indicates that diverse and inclusive teams outperform their peers. Companies with inclusive talent practices in hiring, promotion, development, leadership, and team management generate up to 30
percent higher revenue per employee and greater profitability than their competitors.
What legislation or regulations relate to inclusive environments?
The main legislation within the UK that applies to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are the Equality Act 2010 and The Human Rights Act 1998.
Please explain your understanding of inclusion within the workplace?
- Creating an environment and culture where all company employees feel like they belong in the organisation.
- This results in every employee being comfortable to voice their opinions and that no one person feels excluded on the basis of their identity.
What is meant by the term unconscious bias?
- Unconscious bias refers to the associations and assumptions that a person may have about someone solely because of their race, gender or disability.
- These judgements are made without conscious awareness.
- These automatic assumptions and stereotypes are a major contributor to a lack of workplace diversity.
