Inclusion

Question 1

The inclusion strategy report march 2016 identified common themes to a wide range of organisations that need to be addressed
What were the key themes?

Answer 1

1/Addressing unconscious bias ( institutional racism, sexism, homophobia) ignorance
2/ reflecting service users ( clients) vital
3/ proactive recruitment strategies
4/ mentoring individuals, educating managers
5/ effective comms in dispersed workforces
6/ flexibility and openness to staff suggestions
7/ workforces encouraged to reflect their authentic selves are happier and more productive.

Question 2

What is the draft inclusion strategy 2016

Answer 2

A proposed 10 year strategy that recognises the Brigades Excellence over the last 10 years in inclusion but identifies key themes where improvements can be made.

Question 3

The draft strategy recommends to Members a “step-change” through 6 strategic objectives.
What are they?

Answer 3

1/ develop an inclusive culture
2/ political & professional leadership to the inclusion agenda
3/ support our colleagues
4/ recruit, retain, support, promote a diverse workforce
5/ deliver service to diverse communities
6/ use positive purchasing power.

Question 4

What strategy does the report state will be its primary intervention in dealing with bullying and harassment?

Answer 4

Mediation ( where all parties agree) use an independent 3rd party. Hoped early intervention will resolve the problems and prevent escalation

Question 5

The inclusion strategy will run across a number of departments, how will this be managed and what will their three key roles be?

Answer 5

The Inclusion Board. Set up and chaired by the Commissioner. Meeting quarterly in first year
Key areas:
1/ oversee delivery and review of action plan
2/ monitor outcomes delivered
3/ act as a forum for representative bodies, support groups and to engage with strategic managers.

Question 6

What are the strategic objectives

Answer 6

Develop inclusive culture

Question 7

The Brigade has an equalities strategy in 1996. What was this based on and what replaced it.

Answer 7

Based on the :
1/ Sex discrimination act 1975
2/ Race Relations act 1976
3/ Disability Discrimination Act 1996.

These three acts were unified under the Equality Act 2010

Question 8

What are the Brigades “Values”

Answer 8

Fairness
Integrity 
Respect 
Service 
Trust

F I R S T

Question 9

What was the purpose of the inclusion strategy.

Answer 9

To deliver a stepped change in our performance on diversity

Question 10

% Change LFB
Women
BAME
LGBT
Disability

Answer 10

15. 16. 18

Women. 6.5. 6.8. 7.2

BAME. 12.2. 12.6. 13.8. 41%

LBGT. 3.6. 3.6.

Disab. 3.0. 3.2

Question 11

Support Groups etc

Answer 11

BAME

LGBTYouth engagement schemes eg Cadets Apprentice schemes.