Diversity, Inclusion & Team Working / Inclusive Environments Flashcards
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
- Gender Reassignment
- Sex
- Sexual Orientations
- Age
- Disability
- Race
- Religion / Belief
- Marriage / Partnership
- Pregnancy / Maternity
What is set out in the Equality Act 2010?
Goes beyond Gender Parity to include 9 protected characteristics
Consolidates discrimination Law
What are the 4 types of illegal discrimination?
- Direct
- Indirect
- Harassment
- Victimisation
What must you do when faced with an obstacle for a disabled Person?
- Remove or Alter
- Provide a reasonable means for avoiding obstacle / alternative access
Who does this obligation apply to?
Controllers of all let premises
Is it unlawful for a building manager to discriminate against or victimise an occupier?
Yes
What are the tests for reasonableness?
Effectiveness
Practicality
Financial Costs
Likely disruption
What must all building mangers provide?
An Access statement / audit, detailing the access arrangements in place
What is Unconcious Bias?
Relates to associations that are deeply ingrained which influence our attitudes and affect how we treat others
What skills are important for team working?
Listening
Discussing
Persuading
Respect
Helping
Sharing
Participating
Communicating
Reflection
Who signed the Memorandum of Understanding Action Plan (UoM)?
The RICS & Built env bodies to create a more diverse industry
What is Rule 4 of the Rules of Conduct (2021)?
To encourage diversity and inclusion
What is meant by Diversity?
Range of human differences, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable profession
What is meant by Equity?
Fairness and justice in systems and organisations to ensure equal access and opportunities for all
What is meant by Inclusion?
Accessible, welcoming and respectful workplaces for all individuals regardless of background, ensuring everyone feels valued and can fully participate
What is the RICS DE&I guidance for Sole Practioners?
Accessibility for visitors, and via website/ communications
Challenge exclusionary behaviours
Diversity supply chain and champion minority owner businesses
What is the RICS DE&I guidance for Smaller firms?
Recruit a wider range of talent
Inclusive job adverts
Workplace policies for acceptable behaviour
Consistent onboarding processes
What is the RICS DE&I guidance for large firms?
Remove bias from recruitment
Collect and publish DE&I data
Staff training
Support employee groups that support different communities
What other areas does RICS provide guidance on?
- Inclusive culture
- Everyday life at work
- Inclusive recruitment
- Career progression and Development
- Inclusive policies and procedures
- Inclusion spaces
What other legal frameworks are there for DE&I?
Inclusive Design Standards eg. Building Regs: Approved Document M: Access to and use of buildings, 2015
Planning policy in local planning policies and within NPPF
How would you cater for neurodiverse colleagues?
Create an inclusive culture
Make reasonable adjustments
Provide support
Communicate effectively
Penalty of non-compliance with equality act, 2010?
Can be civil and criminal Offence
Depends on severity – fine over £5k or imprisonment
UK Government - Equality and Human Rights Commission
What does inclusive communication include?
Inclusive communication enables as many people as possible to be included in that interaction.
Explain what the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark is?
Launched in 2015 – improve diversity in the profession as it was falling behind.
4 key principles:
1. Leadership
2. Recruitment
3. Culture
4. Development
What is a RACI matrix?
RACI Matrix – responsible accountable consulted and informed
A way of defining people responsibilities and roles within a team
What is a strategic alliance?
Strategic alliance is an arrangement between two companies to undertake a mutually beneficial project. Simpler than a joint venture.
What does a building need to be equality act compliant?
Disability – lifts, disabled toilets
Who’s responsibility is it for H+S in the workplace?
It is dependent on what the H&S is regarding, but generally it would be:
My employer (who is the occupier of the building) and myself.
Employer – Duties under H&S at work, 1974, asbestos etc. (Controls of asbestos 2012)
RICS Surveying Safely (2021) seeks to ensure that individuals accept responsibility for their own actions and they have the tools they need to do their job safely
Why is it important to provide choice?
If a single solution cannot accommodate a user then they must be provided with other choices of means of access. They must not be penalised for their disability.
On what scales might you advise on inclusive environments?
I would not I would get my building surveyor colleagues
What is social cohesion?
Social cohesion refers to the strength of relationships and the sense of unity amongst people.
What are examples of auxiliary aids and services?
- Notetakers
- Screen readers
- Qualified interpreters
What are the requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?
Public Sector Equality Duty
* A duty on public authorities to consider how their polices and decision affect people who are protected under the Equality Act.
Applies to public authorities
What is an Access Statement?
An access statement is a document that illustrates that people are offered reasonable access to buildings and their facilities. Or if there is an alternative access to be provided.
What is a PEEP?
Personal emergency Evacuation Plans
What is Fitwell?
Fitwell is a commercial building rating system that provides guidelines on how to design and operate buildings. Health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly important.
