Diversity, inclusion and teamworking AND inclusive environments Flashcards
1
Q
What is unconscious bias?
A
- Making decisions on the basis of our prior experience, or our own
2
Q
How do you avoid unconscious bias?
A
- Become more aware on topics
- Anonymous recruitment
3
Q
What are some of the protected characteristic of the equality act 2010?
A
- Age
- Disability
- Race
- Sex
- Religion
4
Q
What steps have you personally taken within your day to day job to ensure you are being inclusive?
A
- Encourage hot desking
- Organise social events outside the office
5
Q
what has your company done in the last 5 years to promote diversity within the workplace, please specific examples?
A
- Improved amount of people employed from ethnic minority
- Appointed a UK Head of Diversity and Inclusion
- Gender gap narrowed
6
Q
What created an inclusive environment at work?
A
- Create a place where everyone can access and use
7
Q
Are you aware of any regulations for inclusive enviroments?
A
Building Regulations Part M - Wheel chair access
