Diversity, Inclusion & Team-Working Flashcards
What are the 9 characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010?
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
- Age
- Disability
- Race
- Religion
- Marriage and partnership
- Pregnancy and Maternity
- Gender reassignment
Name 4 types of discrimination?
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Harassment
- Victimisation
What are your firm’s D&I commitments?
a. Diverse workforce - Blind hiring practices
b. Equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation etc
c. Flexibility of working from home or out with 9-5 for parents
d. Provision of training to promote awareness and understanding
Explain the Equality Act 2010?
a. Consolidates existing discrimination law into one statute
b. Protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society
How do you ensure effective teamwork?
a. Regular communication
b. Team building exercises
Why is teamwork important?
a. Efficiency in work and meeting client needs
b. Gathering a wide range of expertise
What does inclusive communication involve?
a. It’s a way of communicating that invites as many people as possible to be involved
b. Listen to all when speaking as a team
c. Show respect to all
d. Ask open ended questions
e. Don’t make assumptions
What is unconscious bias and how can you overcome it?
a. Relates to the associations we hold which are deeply ingrained and outside of our conscious awareness or control
b. Can be overcome by:
i. Making considered decisions
ii. Widening your social circle
iii. Avoid making assumptions
iv. Apologise if you get it wrong
v. Learn from your experiences
What is the difference between direct and indirect discrimination?
a. Direct discrimination – directly treating someone with a protected characteristic less favourably
b. Indirect discrimination – Putting rules in place that apply to everyone, but put someone with a protected characteristic at an unfair disadvantage
