Diversity, Inclusion & Team Working Flashcards
What are the Key Principals of the Equality Act 2010?
- Unlawful to discriminate, Harass or Victimise
- Any changes to accommodate must be reasonable
- If faced with an obstacle the employer must:
* Alter it
* Remove it
* Provide alternative access
* Provide reasonable means to avoid it
What are Protected Characteristics?
Specific attributes safeguarded against discrimination under the Equality Act 2010
What are the Protected Characteristics?
- Age
- Disability
- Gender Reassignment
- Marriage & Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy & Maternity
- Race
- Religion or Belief
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
What is unconscious bias?
Social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside of their own conscious awareness
Why is it important to understand/recognise unconscious bias?
Unconscious bias can have significant influence on our attitudes & behaviours. It can influence key decisions in the workplace & contribute to inequality
How can unfair judgements be mitigated against?
Avoid making assumptions
Challenge opinions/make considered decisions
Ask for reason & justification
Be aware of unconscious bias & educate others on this
What is discrimination & how can it be avoided?
Unfair or prejudicial treatment of an individual because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
Avoided by:
Adhering to requirements of Equality Act 2010
Understand the law
Have an equality, diversity & inclusion policy
Attend anti training on equality, diversity & inclusion
Be clear on what to do if discrimination occurs
Why is it important to recognise diversity?
Allows for greater innovation, creativity &. range of skills
Increased productivity
Happier workplace & employees
Building solid relationships with colleagues & clients
Respecting & valuing the differences in people
How do you create an inclusive environment within your workplace/team?
Work to highlight & remove bias & discrimination
Recognise & be aware of culture & religious holidays
Attend & promote diversity & inclusion training
Making asking for help the norm
Ensure all voices are heard
Show appreciation
Establish a shared vision
Develop listening skills
Be fully present in all conversations
Why are inclusive environments important?
Provides a sense of belonging
Enhances engagement & innovation
Psycological & physiological safety
Respect, Collaboration & equal opportunities
Why is team working important?
Brings together individual perspectives, experience & skills to ensure that a particular task is carried out the highest possible standard
Why is it important to recognise different characteristics/individuality within a team?
Each team member will have different strengths, by recognising this & placing the individual in roles which utilise these strengths can create, a stronger, happier, more professional, efficient & productive team
How can a team be developed into working effectively?
Clear Communication
Establish clear goals/objectives & ensure they are alined
Built trust & respect
Encourage collaboration
Skill development
What policies does your company have & how do you comply with them?
Encourage diversity & inclusion
Treat everyone the same & with respect
When reviewing CV’s some firms HR dept. scrub names address & genders from CV’s to avoid unconscious bias
Birchard Review what was it & what were the key findings?
Lord Michael Birchard’s independent review commissioned by the RICS Governing Council to review the institutions purpose, governance & strategy
Primary findings focused on:
increasing diversity within the RICS
Promoting talent from a wider range of backgrounds
Public interest panel was introduced
How is the RICS promoting diversity & inclusion?
Birchard Review
New diversity & inclusion panel, increasing the voices of RICS
Matrics & Younger surveyors
Explain some of the recommendations of the Birchard Review?
Consider Global Strategy
a review of its Charter
Reinvigoration of the RICS Matrics
Establishment of an inclusion & diversity panel
