Diversity/Inclusion/etc

Question 1

What are the principles of the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

It covers everyone in Britain

Protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation

9 specific characteristics e.g.

• Age
• Sex
• Gender
• Disability
• Race
• Religion

Question 2

What is the RICS commitment to Diversity?

Answer 2

• Gender parity on Executive team
• Launched Inclusive Employer Quality Mark (IEQM)
• Diversity Working Groups

Question 3

Any articles you’ve read/CPD?

Answer 3

How can the industry be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ people?

Millennials are drawn to diversity-friendly companies, even if they’re not LGBT themselves, because it says a lot about how companies look after their staff. So it’s good business practice and has multiple benefits