General Q&A Flashcards
9 protected characteristics of the UK Equality Act 2010
Gender reassignment
Sex
Sexual orientation
Age
Disability
Race
Religion or belief
Marriage and partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
In order to ensure that teams recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and incorporate them, it is important to adopt:
Appropriate policies underpinned by suitable values
Recruitment techniques which recognise and address unconscious biases
Communication which is inclusive rather than discriminatory
Practices exceeding legal requirements under the Equality Act 2010
Unconscious bias
associations that we hold, outside our conscious awareness and control.
Workman’s Equality and Diversity Policy 2022
This Policy aims to ensure effective policies and practice of promoting Diversity
and Equality, and the avoidance of unlawful discrimination at work.
What is workplace diversity?
Diversity in the workplace relates to the acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds. It is an important asset of an organisation as it acknowledges the individual strengths of each employee and the potential they bring.
What are some advantages of a diverse team?
Increased productivity: A diversity of talent will result in a broader range of skills amongst the team and result in increased productivity.
Increased creativity: Differing skill sets and perspectives within the team will increase the change of generating solutions to workplace problems.
Positive reputation: Companies that have a diverse workplace are often perceived as better employers
Please explain your understanding of inclusion within the workplace?
Creating an environment and culture where all company employees feel like they belong in the organisation and that no one person feels excluded on the basis of their identity.
How can unconscious Bias affect the team?
Cause fractions in the team
Reduce communication
No collaboration
Lower productivity
Please explain your understanding of team working.
A team has a common shared aim. People in the team carry out tasks to achieve objectives, and together fulfil this aim.
I have found that I enjoy team working because I meet people with differing competencies working together towards a common aim. In contrast, failing to form teams through appropriate selection or to promote team working above self-interest can lead to inferior project outcomes and a higher turnover of staff.
Tell me about an example of where you have worked well in a team?
Actively worked together with other team members to produce and present a pitch for a potential new client for a potential new instruction, this included accounts . We all worked towards the common goal of winning the new instruction.
What is the Tuckman Theory?
Focuses on how a team tackles a task, consists of 5 phases: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Transforming
What is the Herzberg Theory?
Two-factor motivational theory, workers are motivated through motivators such as empowerment, and can become demotivated if hygiene factors are not met; such as working conditions.
Leadership qualities
Been ‘buddy’ to new starters
Manager to site staff
Lead client meetings when my manager has been unable to attend
How does Equality Act 2010 protect people from discrimination?
It is legal act
X4 types of discrimination - indirect/direct discrimination, harrassment and victimisation (legal action can be taken)
What does Equality Act mean for LLs?
When letting out or managing space, must not discriminate against any protected characteristics e.g. have DDA compliant lifts
